Although the ghost of his father has confronted Hamlet, accepting the truth and taking action on his behalf drives Hamlet to the point of insanity. ... In a meeting with his uncle, who is aware that the body of Polonius was meant to be his, Hamlet refuses to reveal where he has hidden the body of Polonius. Claudius orders Hamlet to go into exile in England where it will be easy to have Hamlet killed. Before leaving for England, Hamlet encounters Fortinbras, who is crossing Denmark to battle for barren lands. ... This brief interaction with Fortinbras is very important when examining the action...

• Word Count: 782
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Hamlet is visited by his father's ghost and is told that his own brother killed him. ... Hamlet also shows the ability to reason when he has the chance to kill Claudius. ... He was going to kill him. ... He found the letter to the king of England, saying Hamlet should be killed. ... Hamlet had just killed Polonius. ...

• Word Count: 1067
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Hamlet is visited by his father's ghost and is told that his own brother killed him. ... Hamlet also shows the ability to reason when he has the chance to kill Claudius. ... He was going to kill him. ... He found the letter to the king of England, saying Hamlet should be killed. ... Hamlet had just killed Polonius. ...

• Word Count: 1128
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School