After the death of King Hamlet, his brother bacame king and married King Hamlet's widowed wife, Gertrude. Polonius was a friend of Claudius, and when Claudius bacame the king, Polonius a member of his council and his informant. ... He took her to the king and convinced Claudius to let him spy on Hamlet and find out what was causing Hamlets unusual behavio. ... Laertes arrived back in Denmark when he heard of the death of his father. ... Both Ophelia and Gertrude were willing particiapnts in Polonius' quest to find information for King Claudius. ...

• Word Count: 920
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In using the word "sicklied," the audience member is reminded of the state of Denmark, which hamlet has previously described as "an unweeded garden" (Shakespeare I.ii.144). This unweeded garden has been created by Claudius, the recently crowned king of Denmark, Hamlets uncle, and the murderer of previous king, Hamlet's father. Claudius does nothing except drink all day and night, perpetually at a party, draining "draughts of rhenish." ...

• Word Count: 490
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Love Sick In Denmark The play Hamlet, because it deals with issues inside the main character Hamlet's mind, for instance the dispute of Hamlet's love for Ophelia, is without question, one of the most complex plays known to mankind. ... Polonius is trying to prove to the king that Prince Hamlet is madly in love with Ophelia by having these letters read. ... Polonius uses her as a tool to become closer and get on Claudius" good side. ... The King said in act 3, scene 1, that Hamlet wasn't showing feelings for Ophelia, and he didn't seem like he had gone mad. The King th...

• Word Count: 1429
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

This society takes place in Denmark, where King Claudius the brother of Senior Hamlet rules the land along side Queen Gertrude, the mother of hamlet and ex wife of Senior Hamlet. ... The ghost tries to explain that Gertrude is an "adulterate beast", who must of been the lover of Claudius prior to his death, meaning her sexuality is to blame for the corruption in the family. ...

• Word Count: 1097
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

He would rather have King Claudius like him than his own daughter, so he makes her read a love letter from Hamlet in front of the whole court. ... The only man that Ophelia loves, Hamlet, is the prince of Denmark. ...

• Word Count: 1016
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School