FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
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Confusion over the way in which he is now related to Claudius
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Respect for Claudius’ new rank
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Disgust at being called son by Claudius
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Intention to pursue revenge against Claudius
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Detailed explanation-1: -In his first line, Hamlet alludes to and plays on the Elizabethan proverb, “The nearer in kin, the less in kindness, ” which means our closest relatives often treat us the worst. In this line, he suggests that now Claudius is his kin twice over-first his uncle, and now his stepfather.
Detailed explanation-2: -These are the first words Hamlet speaks in the play. He refers to Claudius as “more than kin” because he is now his uncle and step father, and I would take “less than kind” at face value, although some interpret “kind” as “natural” because of Shakespeare’s use of the word elsewhere.
Detailed explanation-3: -He resents himself for being unable to stir up the anger and vengefulness he would need to man up and murder Claudius. Hamlet knows that he’s stalling, and hates himself for it.
Detailed explanation-4: -Act 1 scene 2 Claudius gives Laertes permission to return to his studies in France having celebrated the coronation of the new king and queen. Gertrude and Claudius then speak to Hamlet and urge him to stop grieving over his father.