Hamlet's loathing might have spurred from Polonius" swiftness to serve under Claudius after Hamlet's father died, which helps give a vivid picture of the corruption. ... His intentions were to find the truth in Hamlet's supposed madness, but ironically, he assisted in Hamlet's death. ... (Shakespeare III, i.) ... Although the two do not have a major role in the play, and do not inflict physical or mental harm upon Hamlet, they do open Hamlet's eyes. ... Laertes only asked for Hamlet's forgiveness upon seeing that Hamlet's actions were justified and his own...

• Word Count: 1310
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Ros and Guil, as they are affectionately named in this text, follow the basic plot Shakespeare has written for them, but become the main characters in this version. ... Throughout the text this is a source of humor, something that is touched on in Shakespeare's version of the story but is elaborated on in this version. ... Rosencrantz and Guildenstern were two old friends of Hamlet. ... Ros and Guil are ordered to accompany Hamlet and they have with them a letter which states that the English are to execute Hamlet immediately upon his arrival. ... Since Ros and Guil have betrayed him, H...

• Word Count: 1432
• Approx Pages: 6

One of them ends up reading the letter, which tells of the sentencing of Hamlet's death. ... If they did, everything would be changed because Shakespeare's play Hamlet has Hamlet explain to Horatio on how he changed the letter and escaped the boat. ... While the Tragedians are performing, brings the exit of Hamlet and Ophelia from Hamlet but entering Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead onto the very stage the Tragedians are performing on. ... Guildenstern was in the same place as Hamlet. ... These two men do not really have an importance in the world or to the play Hamlet. ...

• Word Count: 2396
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School