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Scene: Hamlet stages The Mousetrap, a play mirroring King Hamlet’s murder, to gauge Claudius’s reaction. Claudius’s guilt is revealed when he panics and storms out.

Key Theme: Guilt and the power of theater.

Prompt: "Why does Hamlet need confirmation of Claudius’s guilt? Do you think this was effective?"

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Scene: Hamlet begins pretending to be mad to uncover Claudius’s guilt, leaving Ophelia and others confused and concerned.

Key Theme: Madness and deception.

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Scene: On a cold night, the ghost of King Hamlet appears to Prince Hamlet and reveals that he was murdered by his brother, Claudius. The ghost demands Hamlet seek revenge.

Key Theme: Revenge and the supernatural.

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"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark" - Marcellus (Act I, Scene IV)

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"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark" - Marcellus (Act I, Scene IV)

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"The lady doth protest too much, methinks" - Queen Gertrude (Act III, Scene II)

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"The lady doth protest too much, methinks" - Queen Gertrude (Act III, Scene II)

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In Season 13, Episode 14 (Tales from the Public Domain), the show hilariously reenacts Hamlet, with Bart as the Prince of Denmark.

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The Disney classic mirrors the plot of Hamlet: a young prince, Simba, seeks to avenge his father’s death and confronts his uncle Scar, who has usurped the throne.

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The spirit of King Hamlet, the Ghost appears to his son to reveal the truth about his murder and demand vengeance. His presence sets the play’s events into motion, embodying the themes of supernatural influence, justice, and the blurred line between life and death. The Ghost’s ambiguous nature raises questions about morality and the afterlife.

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Polonius’s son and Ophelia’s brother, Laertes is a passionate and impulsive young man who contrasts Hamlet’s contemplative nature. After his father’s murder, he returns to Denmark seeking immediate revenge against Hamlet. His actions and tragic fate highlight the destructive cycle of vengeance and the human cost of rash decisions.

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A noblewoman of Denmark, Ophelia is the daughter of Polonius and Hamlet’s love interest. Torn between her loyalty to her father and her feelings for Hamlet, she becomes a tragic figure of innocence caught in the crossfire of political and familial intrigue. Her descent into madness and eventual death highlight the destructive impact of the corruption surrounding her.

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The newly crowned King of Denmark and Hamlet’s uncle, Claudius is a cunning and ambitious man who murders his brother to claim the throne. Despite his guilt, which he reveals in private moments, he is willing to do whatever it takes to secure his power. Claudius represents the play’s themes of corruption, manipulation, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

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Queen of Denmark and Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude marries Claudius shortly after the death of her first husband, King Hamlet. Though her motivations are ambiguous, she appears to prioritize stability and her own comfort over her son’s grief. Her character embodies themes of loyalty, maternal love, and moral compromise.

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Hamlet’s grief over his father shapes much of his behavior. How have you dealt with loss in your life? Did it change the way you viewed the world or the people around you?

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Hamlet’s grief over his father shapes much of his behavior. How have you dealt with loss in your life? Did it change the way you viewed the world or the people around you?

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Trust:  In Hamlet, trust is a recurring issue. Have you ever been in a situation where you struggled to trust someone close to you? How did that affect your relationship?

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Trust:  In Hamlet, trust is a recurring issue. Have you ever been in a situation where you struggled to trust someone close to you? How did that affect your relationship?

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Decision-Making and Doubt : Hamlet struggles with indecision throughout the play. Think about a time when you had to make a difficult decision. What factors influenced your choice, and how did it turn out?

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Decision-Making and Doubt : Hamlet struggles with indecision throughout the play. Think about a time when you had to make a difficult decision. What factors influenced your choice, and how did it turn out?

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The Prince of Denmark, Hamlet is a deeply introspective and conflicted young man grappling with the death of his father and his mother’s quick remarriage. Known for his wit and intelligence, he is consumed by a quest for revenge after learning his uncle Claudius murdered his father. Throughout the play, Hamlet struggles with his own indecision, morality, and the meaning of existence.