... in, or he's an awful good actor, and is using the situation to his advantage. If he had overplayed his grief, suspicions might have arised, therefore Claudius strikes a balance in which he maintains a good impression and is in control of the situation at hand. On the same note, not letting Hamlet leave for ... the kings side of the decision, its possible that he might fear some kind of revenge on him, so by limiting Hamlets freedom he can somewhat keep control of the situation. Control is an essential human need. Through strategy and wits Claudius maintains a balance where he has power ...

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... and wholesome blood (1.5.34-39, 59-70).[9] It is possible that "poison in the ear" is an image of temptation. In that case, Claudius's later whispered plottings with Laertes, Ophelia, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are further examples of "poison in the ear." In view of the development ... to their own devices. Laertes is killed by the poisoned sword he planned to use against Hamlet; Gertrude drinks the poisoned cup that Claudius intended for Hamlet; Claudius himself is poisoned by both sword and wine. The wicked, in short, fall into the very traps they set for others ( ... and Laerte...

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... died, and how it was from poison poured into his ear which spread throughout his body causing a scab to form over his body. He also gives Hamlet the idea for revenge against Claudius. Again, disease relates to this particular scene, as well as the whole first act in general. The final line of scene four summed up the chapter when Marcellus claimed ... . "For if the sun breed maggots in a dead dog, being a god kissing carrion, - Have you a daughter (2.2.180-182)?" In one of Hamlet's speeches with Polonius, he uses that line. The speech in general is about how spoiled life is, as well as f...

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... and as long term foreshadowing, disease image in introductory act is important. Story proceed, and Hamlet, realizes about cruel conspiracy done by Claudius, determines to revenge Claudius for his killed father. Overcoming inactive part in himself, he finally shifts to make action. During arguing with his mother, showing two ... It then creates another revenge, that of Laertes, Ophelias brother, and in turn kills both Hamlet and Laertes. Like disease infecting one person to another, hatred give rise to another hatred, and it becomes bigger and bigger, resulting in tragedy. Later on the s...

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... upset him; and with Polonius and Ophelia, that it is frustrated love that has driven him mad. These rapid and clumsy changes, from rational speech with those he trusts to irrational conversation with those whom he wishes to impress, are strong evidence of fraud. However, Hamlet knows he must act mad ... he pays the ultimate price. On his way to solving his predicament, Hamlet was met with many obstacles that he had to overcome. Such as when Claudius (using Hamlet's feigned madness as an excuse), told Rosencrantz and Guildenstern that Hamlet was a threat and that they were to take him to...

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