SETTING As Rosencrantz and Guildenstern travel to the castle, their surroundings are purposely vague and featureless. ... There is no real setting to the play, just a backdrop for the words. ... No one thinks to explain to them why they are there, what they need to do, or when they can leave, and they cannot ask. ... Unlike Guildenstern, he doesn't look for signs--he accepts things as they come. ... They do as they"re told, never asking questions. ...

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• Grade Level: High School