But, ironically, it only appears to Hamlet that Claudius is praying and in reality Claudius tells the audience that his "thoughts remain below" (III, iii, 99). ... When Hamlet says "When he is drunk asleep, or in his rage, / Or in th" incestuous pleasure of his bed" (III, iii, 89-90) it enhances Claudius" corruption because it is clear evidence of his sins, most importantly that he is sleeping with his brother's wife. Additionally, the audience is presented with the unpleasant nature of the murder of Hamlet Sr. when Hamlet is speaking about Claudius and says, ""A took my father grossly,...

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Compare and Contrast essay: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism Introduction of Religions Christianity most widely distributed of the world religions, having substantial representation in all the populated continents of the globe. Its total membership may exceed 1.7 billion people. Islam, a major world...

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The Second Vatican Council, an ecumenical meeting, was the first in almost a century. With it came the introduction and implementation of changes that rocked every aspect of Church life. Lasting from 1962 to 1965 under the leadership of two of the most influential Popes to ever take up an office in...

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