HAMLET

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in a brightly lit court, with the new king, Claudius, celebrating his recent wedding to his new wife, Gertrude. Everyone in the court appears happy and joyful, except one character who is sitting off to the side. He is dressed in black, the colour of mourning, and does not like what he sees. The lone figure is , the main character of the play. He is wearing black because it has been only two months since his father, senior the ghost on the battlements, died and he still is mourning his father's death. To further upset , Claudius' new bride is 's mother, Gertrude. is upset because his mother married Claudius so soon after becoming a widow. To add to all the injustices is feeling at this time, Claudius is also related to . 's uncle is now his father-in-law and Gertrude's brother-in-law is now her husband. Claudius conducts several pieces of business during the beginning of this scene. He first tries to take measures to prevent a war with Norway, then discusses Laertes' request to ...

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he leaves for school. We find out from their discussion that has been seeing Ophelia and is very serious about their relationship. He has been alone with Ophelia on many occasions and has professed his love for her during these times. He has also given her gifts during these visits. Leartes, who knows about his sister's suitor, tries to warn Ophelia that because is destined to become King, he can never be serious in his relationship with her. may seem virtuous and noble at this time, he warns, but he will leave her to fulfill his duties to the kingdom when the time comes. She promises to be careful in this relationship and re-asserts that has never taken advantage of her, nor has ...

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