Claudius is presented as a multi-faced character. ... He gives a speech to make his court and country proud, addressing his brother's death. ... His speech compares the people's loss with the new beginning they will have under his care, and he uses the death of Hamlet's father to create a sense of national solidarity. ... On the surface, it appears to be the perfect time to act out the revenge. ... Hamlet decides that killing Claudius would be an unsatisfactory form of revenge since Claudius's soul would go to heaven since he is at prayer, and the blade is then slowly withd...

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Hamlet is ready to end Claudius' life and avenge his father's death, but realizes that killing Claudius while he prays would send him to heaven. ... Why, this is hire and salary, not revenge." ... (I, ii, 1-7) Using Claudius' speech as a guide to the truth, the audience believes that King Hamlet died naturally, unaware that the new king murdered him. ... The farther Hamlet is from Claudius, the more danger Claudius could be in. ... All doubts that Hamlet once had concerning the reality of Claudius' actions dissolve as he acknowledges the evil that Claudius has co...

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Later, Claudius is seen giving a speech, acting as if he feels sorrow and remorse over the death of his brother, and former king, Hamlet. ... Claudius wants them to find the truth whether Hamlet is plotting to avenge his father and kill the king. ... As that was told to Hamlet, Laertes was told it was to get revenge for killing Polonius therefore the tip of the sword will have been sharpened with the venom of a snake on it as a result only one knick would determine the fate of Hamlet: "Revenge should have no bounds. ... Thus, Claudius also has a plan B in the case Hamlet will be victorious. .....

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In Hamlet's eyes Claudius is a beast in comparison to the god-like features of his father. ... His resolution to do nothing will be the source of his problems in following speeches. ... Hamlet never discusses the act of vengeance, only the actor's ability to "cleave the general ear with horrid speech"(II, ii, 569). ... At the conclusion of this speech it seems that Hamlet is torn by his morals and his desire for revenge. ... He is still struggling with the righteousness of revenge. ...

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And finally, Hamlet appears to be mad and insane, but really he is using his madness to hide his true intentions of seeking justice/revenge for his father's murder. ... Claudius is a multi-faced character. ... " – Claudius Act I, Scene II, line 1-5. ... " - Claudius, Act 4, Scene 1, lines 41-45. ... Within his speech to Laertes, Polonius advises him to not borrow from others, to remain true to himself, and not to lie. ...

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Hamlet has dedicated more of his time and energy to the salvation of his mother, rather than taking revenge on Claudius. ... He says a key line that helps us see his attitude towards women in this speech. ... During his isolate speech on page 111, Hamlet questions himself and his courage, and asks himself if he is a coward. ... He feels he is on trial, and that he cannot get himself going, he is not motivated enough to try any large scale revenge on Claudius or his mother. "How all occasions do inform against me, and spur my dull revenge!...

• Word Count: 1900
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• Grade Level: High School