FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
HAMLET
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Question
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#1 out of respect for his mother Gertrude #2 lack of public approval
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#1 out of respect for Ophelia #2 lack of evidence in the murder
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -What two reasons does Claudius give Laertes for failing to apprehend Hamlet and punish him for Polonius’ death? Out of respect for Hamlet’s mom (it’ll hurt his mom if Claudius hurt Hamlet) and because the public adores Hamlet-he doesn’t want the uprising.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. As a king and as a husband, he did not wish to upset either of them.
Detailed explanation-3: -What are the two reasons that Claudius gives to explain his inaction in punishing Hamlet? First, he says that Queen Gertrude is still very fond of her son and the king wanted to keep his queen happy. Second, he says that the people of Denmark love Hamlet and are willing to overlook his faults/crimes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Claudius responded to the death of Polonius with anger. He does understand the implications of what happened. Claudius understands that Polonius was hidden behind the tapestry and was killed by Hamlet. He understands that Hamlet had intended to kill him, but accidentally killed Polonius instead.
Detailed explanation-5: -Card Range To Study Gertrude tells him. 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.