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            Shakespeare has always incorporated plots and subplots in a skillfull and creative way. In Act 4 of Hamlet, he has incorporated three very important events to ihdentify the plot and create excitement for the audience. The events in Act Four being discussed (in order of time) are: the madness of Ophelia, the return of Laertes to avenge the death of his father and finally the death of Ophelia. All events were put into Act four to bring together the main plot(s).
             The death of Polonius was a shock in the end of act three. It was certain to cause a problem in act four but we did not suspect so many events would occur. The first event of act four was the madness of Ophelia. Shakespeare skillfully made Ophelai go crazy almost as if he was instigating madness (ex. Hamlet is mad). He was starting to put all of the sub plots together to form an actual story.
             The death of Polonius was a tragedy to all of Denamrk but especially for his son Laertes. Laertes hears of his fathers death and vows to avenge it. He was certain the murderer was Claudius but soon found out that Hamlet was the killer. Avenging family deaths in Shakespeare is very common. Shakespeare incorporated vengeance reassure the reader for vengeance was often used in his plays. Shakespeare added the problem of the death of Polonius and revenge of Laertes to the story to foreshadow what would occur later in the play.
             Finallly the last event in act four was the untimely death of Ophelia. She was a well liked character in Hamlet, therefore, her death was a tragic one. By ending Ophelia's life, Shakespeare is building up to the climax in the next few scenes. Ophelia's death helps to establish the major theme of the story that was pride vs. betrayal. .
            


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1. Polonius in William Shakespeare's Hamlet

Polonius is one of the main characters in the play Hamlet by Shakespeare; he has a big role throughout the story before and after his death. ... Polonius thought that Hamlet was going to murder Gertrude. ... However, it is still arguable that Polonius intentions are good. ... At the end Laertes really loved Polonius this shows that Polonius was a good father. ... Yet, is arguable that she got mad because she had nowhere to go and she had no protection and that it was not only his father death, it was also the fact that the person she loved Hamlet, killed her father. ...

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2. Hamlet: Sincerity Versus Deceit

Polonius is the kings royal assistant. ... Polonius appears like a man who loves and cares about his son, Laertes. ... Polonius gives his advice only to appear to be the loving caring father. ... Polonius displays his dishonesty through his language. ... This is the one point in the drama, where Horatio is one step further than Hamlet and almost lets him appear superior just before the death of his friend. ...

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3. Death in Hamlet

This makes Polonius" death a tragedy. ... It can be seen how the combined scheming of Hamlet's scheme which brings about the death of Polonius which leads to Ophelia's death. ... The last member of Polonius" family to die is Laertes, Ophelia's brother and Polonius's son. ... Once again, a member of Polonius" family loses their life as a result of a conflict that they are oblivious to, making Laertes; death a tragedy as well. ... Although the death of Polonius" family stands out as being the most tragic, many other characters in the story are killed as well. ...

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4. Hamlet - Appearances and Reality

Claudius convinces the whole kingdom of his sadness for King Hamlet's death. The reality of the situation is that Claudius cares little for his brother and his death. ... " – Polonius Act I, Scene III, Line 77-81. ... Polonius appears to be a caring and trusting father. ... All in all, Claudius, Polonius and Hamlet caused their own demise. ...

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5. Deception in Hamlet

He poisoned the wine that Hamlet would drink in celebration, ensuring his death. ... Polonius who is the kings assistant has a mischievous tendency with appearance. ... Polonius' behaviour his also seen when he interacts with his daughter, Ophelia. ... Here, Polonius manipulates Ophelia for solely his benefit to eavesdrop on Hamlet. ... As he reads he discovers he was sent to England for his death ordered by Claudus. ...

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6. Theme of Death/Destruction in Hamlet

He speaks these words after the deaths of Hamlet, Claudius, King of Denmark, Gertrude, Queen of Denmark, and Laertes, son of Polonius. ... The more likely cause of Ophelia's death, however, is the death of her father, Polonius. ... Polonius had concealed himself behind the arras. ... Laertes wants to kill him to avenge his father, Polonius. ... However, three of the most important and most interesting deaths were the deaths of Hamlet, King of Denmark, Ophelia, daughter of Polonius and Hamlet's lover, and Prince Hamlet himself. ...

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7. Hamlet

In the play the main character Hamlet returns home after receiving news of his fathers death, and his mother's rather swift marriage to his Uncle Claudius who has hastily taken the throne in his father's absence. ... Hamlet however is unaware that Polonius is hiding in his mother's room and stabs him thinking that he is Claudius. Even after killing Polonius Hamlet continues to verbally bash his mother. ... Laertes then arrives on the scene and learns of his father's death at the hands of Hamlet and his sister's suicide. ... Whether it be Hamlet finding out the ones he ...

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8. Hamlet - The Dust of Man

Hamlet wishes to seek revenge on his uncle for the death of his father. ... Later, Hamlet talks to the king about where Polonius is. ... Hamlet took the body of Polonius and hid him under a staircase in the castle. ... Hamlet first says they Polonius is being eaten by worms. ... Hamlet's curiosity towards death results in a depressing conclusion. ...

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