In William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," the task of avenging his late father is bestowed upon Hamlet after learning his uncle is the one who pours poison in King Hamlet's ear. Hamlet is somewhat cautious with the information and develops a plan that he hopes will deceive Claudius into showing signs of guilt for killing his own brother. ... After the miscalculated murder, Claudius exiles an eager-to-leave-Denmark Hamlet to England, sending former classmates of Hamlet's along, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. In a letter to Horatio, Hamlet writes how the King is really sending him off to ...

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