Hamlet shows that he still mourns his father's death, king Claudius tells Hamlet to look at him as a father. ... The ghost wants Hamlet to avenge his death. ... Summary: Polonius sends Reynaldo to France with money and written notes for Laertes, he orders him to spy on Laertes personal life. ... Hamlet gets wounded, and so does Laertes. ... Hamlet is dying and Fortinbras insists that Hamlet be carried away like a soldier. ...

• Word Count: 1180
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

First of all, in the play Hamlet by Shakespeare Hamlet and King Hamlet's relationship can be used as an example of honor and loyalty. Hamlet is presented as a devoted son to the memory of his father, King Hamlet. ... While talking to Horatio, Hamlet reveals, "He was a man. ... These lines just reinstate all that Hamlet believes. ... "Give him this money and these notes, Reynoldo" (2,1. 1-2). ...

• Word Count: 1201
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Hamlet In the opening scene of Hamlet Shakespeare introduces us to vital background information that evokes the action of the main plot. ... Bernardo notes that the ghost is "In the same figure, like the king that's dead" and then questions himself "Looks it not like the king". ... Horatio then answers "Was, as you know, by Fortinbras of Norway,/ Thereto prick"d on by a most emulate pride,/ Did forfeit, with his life, all those lands/ Which he stood seized of, to the conqueror" and now young Fortinbras plans to reclaim the Norwegian lands his late father lost to king Hamlet. ... "It w...

• Word Count: 466
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In looking at only two of Shakespeare's works, Hamlet and Othello, one can note how elements of the governmental structure are presented in demonstrations of obedience. Early in Hamlet the ghost of King Hamlet appears to his son to speak with him. ... "Hamlet: Never make known what you have seen tonight. ... Hamlet: Nay, but swear it. ... Hamlet returned shall know you are come home. ...

• Word Count: 1196
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School