Horatio: Before my own God, I might not this believe Without the sensible and true avouch Of my own eyes. (1,1 54-58) Bernardo tends towards a more rational approach, not allowing the folly of the eyes to get to him, however Horatio cannot deny what he has just seen. ... Hamlet's foolish pride and lack of skepticism about his arranged duel with Laertes is the cause of his own death. ... In this case, her irrationality leads her to her own death by drowning. ... Shakespeare concludes this mockery with Polonius' incongruous final advice, "to thine own self be true-, which is impossi...

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This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. ... This shows his lack of trust for anyone; he gives the facade of a confident father who trusts his son to go off on his own. ...

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Gertrude realizes she has not waited long enough to mourn her husband's death, while Claudius feels utterly distraught about murdering his own brother. ... Hamlet, this pearl is thine, here's to thy health! ... The act of murdering his own brother, then stealing his wife allows Claudius to take control of the king, therefore beginning the conflict between Hamlet and he. ...

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Although Hamlet and Laertes go about their actions in different ways, both characters are admired by the common people of Denmark, afflicted by the deaths of their fathers, and affected by each of their own moral capacities; therefore, highlighting each other's characteristics throughout the play. ... Mine and my father's death come not upon thee, nor thine on me" (Act V, Scene II) and ultimately accepts his guilt in the chain of murders. ... I follow thee," (Act V, Scene II) accepting Laertes' apology and recognizing him as a man with similar grievances to his own. ...

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Hamlet really accepts Horatio as a friend, he even trust him with is whole heart ("Horatio when ... thine, Hamlet", 4.6.13-30) . ... After Ophelia's funereal they talked for a while, Hamlet talks about Claudius and his own order for the execution of Guildenstern and Rosencrantz ( "Why, even [...] go to't", 5.1.48-55). ...

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King Claudius, the villain of the tragedy, caused his own demise first of all by murdering his own brother, former king Hamlet, and secondly marrying prince Hamlets mother and his sister in law, Gertrude. ... His overly curious nature which he tried to cover by acting to be trustworthy and caring leads to his own demise. ... This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. ... However in reality does not trust his own son, he sends Renaldo after Laertes to follow and keep an eye on him and to see if he upholds those...

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This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. ... This shows his lack of trust for anyone, he gives the appearance of a confident father who trusts his son to go off on his own. ... Then only a few lines later he states that he can identify the Old King as good as his own "hands" (1.2.212). ... Very seldom does he share all of his knowledge or his own thoughts about the situation. ...

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If Hamlet stays close to home, Claudius may keep watch over him to ensure his own safety. ... As Hamlet becomes privy to this information, his attention focuses from avenging his father's death to saving his own life. ... As Claudius' deception of his people further glorifies him as a king, he expels Hamlet out of Elsinore for Hamlet's own safety. ... Claudius recommends, "Hamlet, this deed, for thine especial safety - Which we do tender, as we dearly grieve For that which thou hast done - must send thee hence With fiery quickness. ...

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He used language according to his own fashion, coining words and expressions that have today become so commonplace, that they seem to have been part of the very idiom of language. ... Shakespearean quotes such as "To be, or not to be: that is the question " (Hamlet - Act III, Scene I) and "This above all: to thine own self be true " (Hamlet - Act I, Scene III) have passed into standard usage. ...

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This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. ... He gives the appearance of a confident father who trusts his son to go off on his own. ...

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The "clowns" chatter amongst each other about the situation, "Is she to be buried in Christian burial when / she willfully seeks her own salvation? ... Shakespeare now chose to throw in a pun, Hamlet and the "Clown" continue, " I think it be thine indeed, for thou liest in't / You lie out on't , sir, and therefore "tis not / yours; for my part, I do not lie in't, yet it is mine (5.1.121-124). ...

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Claudius uses his anger to strengthen the flame of revenge, for the benefit of his own plan to get rid of Hamlet. ... As Laertes is near death, he pleads Hamlet to " forgive with [him], Noble Hamlet/[his] and [his] fathers death come not upon thee,/ Nor thine on [him]"(5.2.324-326). ...

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In Shakespeare's Hamlet honor and loyalty play a large role in the way that this tragedy unfolds. After being told about his fathers murder, Hamlets loyalty to his loving father begins the plot. Fortinbras" personal honor and loyalty to his father thickens the plot, while Laertes" loyalty brings ...

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Both Characters depart, Hagar escaping her nursing home , while Hamlet sent away for his "own protection ". ... Claudius says, "Hamlet, this deed, for thine especial safety "Which we do tender as we dearly grieve For that which thou hast done "must send thee henceWith fiery quickness. ... Claudius says he is sending Hamlet away for " his own protection ", but where really he is planning his death. ... Dead by your own hands or by mine? ...

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Polonius eventually offers his last piece of advice saying, "This above all: to thine own self be true, / And it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." ... Instead of talking to Hamlet or trying to ameliorate the situation, he lied his way to his own death. ...

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This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. ... This shows his lack of trust for anyone, he gives the appearance of a confident father who trusts his son to go off on his own. ...

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It is believed that it is because of his honourable convictions that he is rewarded with a vengeance that does not end with his own demise, as well as, ascendancy to the conveniently empty throne of Denmark. ... But to his credit, Laertes does begin to doubt his own motives during the fight: "My lord, I'll hit him now and yet 'tis almost 'gainst my conscience - (V.ii.296-297). As well, as he lies dying of his poison he confesses his own treachery to Hamlet and tells him of the role of the King, thereby indicting him. ... "Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet: Mine an...

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Ignoble intentions are the acts for which other people are harmed, for ones own well-being. ... "This above all: to thine own self be true,/ And it must follow, as the night the day,/ Thou canst not then be false to any man./ Farewell: My blessing season this in thee! ... He gives his blessing for his son to travel on his own meanwhile he actually sends a spy to keep an eye on him as well. ... Furthermore, as Hamlet becomes more and more certain upon the murderer of his father being his own uncle, he developed a mastermind that will reveal the truth behind the question. ...

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QUOTE Each and every action children perform in school and in any place is a reflection of the quality of life they have in their own homes. ... Thine evermore, most dear lady, whilst this machine is to him," (line 124). ... Due to Hamlet's poor relationship with his mother, he is unable to have a healthy relationship of his own. ...

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Another piece of evidence to Shakespeare's possible illiteracy is the evidence found from an examination of the six, known, signatures from legal 5 documents, in which, it was found that William Shakspere was unfamiliar with writing his own name, especially his last name (Whalen 19). How, then, could such a profound writer be inexperienced in writing his own name? ... However, it is known that he owned shares in the Globe Theatre, that he was involved in real estate, and there is no record of him ever being paid or given credit for writing anything. ...

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