Hamlet cannot believe that his mother could so quickly fall in love with Claudius when she seemed so in love with Hamlet Senior as well. ... Hamlet meets with Ophelia, acting very strangely, so she goes and tells her father, Polonius, then he goes to the king claiming Hamlet is lovesick. ... Hamlet then talks crazy to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, the king's spies, who are pretending to just be concerned about Hamlet's well-being. ... After the "Mousetrap," Hamlet has made up his mind. ... Horatio, Hamlet's loyal friend, contemplates suicide at this point, not wanting to go o...

• Word Count: 1204
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

He says that Hamlet's affections are "sweet, not lasting." ... Therefore Ophelia could not become Hamlet's wife. ... Perhaps Laertes knows something about Hamlet's reputation. ... He orders her not to give "words or talk" to Hamlet. ... Hamlet was very near to exposing himself. ...

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This proves to Hamlet that deceit is the true nature of a woman. ... As Hamlet approaches he asks,where is your father?... At this point Hamlet knows Ophelia is lying. ... First he would use Ophelia to cure Hamlet's madness. ... Hamlet takes the news terribly and the next time she sees Hamlet she is somewhat fearful. ...

• Word Count: 1081
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School