The plot of the play centers around the supposed madness of its title character, Hamlet, but he is not the only character who displays irrational behavior. ... 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 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 ...

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He says that Hamlet's affections are "sweet, not lasting." ... Therefore Ophelia could not become Hamlet's wife. ... He orders her not to give "words or talk" to Hamlet. ... Henceforth, the advice has great effect on the young character, as we see in the next Act. ... Hamlet was very near to exposing himself. ...

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Ophelia plays a very interesting and important character in the plot. ... As Hamlet approaches he asks,where is your father?... At this point Hamlet knows Ophelia is lying. ... Ophelia is a good-hearted character, but her child-like mind allows her to be taken advantage of. ... Hamlet takes the news terribly and the next time she sees Hamlet she is somewhat fearful. ...

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• Grade Level: High School