... he had determined from the wise men." From this, we can know Herod was a bad king. His throne stood based upon murder and deceit. So was Henry. Shakespeare successfully depicted Henry was a cold-blooded king. 2.2.2 Using Allusions to Display the Character's Mentality Hamlet, Act 3, Sc. 3 KING CLAUDIUS Thanks, dear my lord. O, my offence is rank it smells to heaven; It hath the ... primal eldest curse upon't, a brother's murder. Pray can I not, though inclination be as sharp as will: My stronger guilt defeats my strong intent; And, like a man to double business bound, I stand in ... You...

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