FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
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Question
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Claudius wants to have Polonius’s funeral immediately!
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Claudius wants to replace Polonius’s position immediately!
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Claudius worries about how to explain murder to Polonius’s children.
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Claudius worries about how to explain murder to public.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is Claudius’ main concern when he finds out that Polonius has been killed? He finds out that Ham is actually trying to kill him.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is the Kings main concern when he finds out that polonius has been killed? Why does he decide to turn to his “wisest friends"? He worries how he will explain the murder to the public without looking bad; needs P. R. What does hamlet tell Rosencratz and Guildenstern about the location of Polonius’s death?
Detailed explanation-3: -As Horatio speaks to the sailors, Claudius and a calmer Laertes discuss Polonius’s death. Claudius explains that he acted as he did, burying Polonius secretly and not punishing Hamlet for the murder, because both the common people and the queen love Hamlet very much.
Detailed explanation-4: -What is Claudius’ main concern? Claudius is worried about how Hamlet’s murderous act will affect his image to his subjects. Hamlet compares Rosencrantz to a sponge; explain. Rosencrantz “soaks” up everything the King has to offer (rewards/favor/influence).