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Ringnyu Moma, Lamon White, Richard Akers III
Period: 3A
4/3/19

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The main characters of the Shakespearean play Hamlet are Hamlet, King Claudius Hamlet’s uncle, Hamlet’s Mother Gertrude, Horatio, Polonius, Ophelia, Laertes, and The Ghost.

Hamlet is the character the story surrounds. He is the prince of Denmark and is mourning the loss of his father who was wrongfully killed by his brother for the throne. Hamlet is portrayed as the melancholy, indecisive young man overwhelmed with his own issues causing emotions to easily fluctuate and make irrational decisions.
Claudius, Hamlet's father's brother, was an uncle with obviously ill intentions. He wrongfully killed is own brother, to then marry his brother's wife, and embezzle the throne that rightfully belonged to his nephew after his father's death, creating heartache throughout his family, which then showcased his self centered way of thinking.
The Queen, gives readers the impression that although she's recently widowed and is sad, she has no true feelings to the happenings taking place around her. Her attitude is very laissez faire as if her and her situation is helpless.
Horatio is Hamlet’s trusted confidant, and despite all of Hamlet’s conflict and mishaps, he remains loyal.
Polonius was the Lord of Chamberlain and Ophelia and Laertes father.
Hamlet’s true love was Ophelia. Ophelia was the daughter of Polonius and the sister to, Laertes. She was quiet really only minded that who she loved: her family and Hamlet. After her father’s accidental murder, she’d fallen into a deep sadness and slipped to her death.
Laertes was a manof action and quickly let his emotions take charge of his actions. A few moments throughout the story Laertes engulfed himself in

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William Shakespeare was a famous playwright, actor and poet around the mid 1500’s. Although the exact time of his existence is still unknown, the span of his work and life line are dated to about 400 to 500 years back. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, but he captured various parts of Europe in his poetry and plays whether they took place in Verona, Italy, or Scotland.

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In this scene, Horatio, Bernardo, Marcellus, and Francisco all encounter The Ghost, King Hamlet, who had just died. Unsure of what the lingering spirit was, all of the men were hesitant to speak or venture towards it.

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King Claudius has given a speech pertaining to the recently occurring events; the death of his brother the King, his marrying his brother wife

To him, he implies that he is both celebrating and mourning (more celebrating than mourning).

Realizing Hamlet isn't basking in the celebration as he, Claudius asks, "How is it that the clouds still hang on you?" insinuating Hamlet's appearance is as that of someone who's depressed.

While everyone is getting over the death of King Hamlet, including the queen, Hamlet is still upset for his father, and meanwhile his mother and uncle are convincing him to let this go.

We see Hamlet engage in a soliloquy where he spoke on what was going on around him: his father and his family’s reaction to his death, and how he feels pains and thinks he’s the only one

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Readers are introduced to Ophelia and her brother Laertes.

Laertes will be heading out of town and advises Ophelia to stay clear of Hamlet being that he doesn’t believe is love is true

Before Laertes departs, Polonius gives words of adive and encouragement

Ophelia tells her father of the love between her and Hamlet and he gives her slightly the same advice Laertes gives her and convinces her that Hamlet does not love her, and she should never see him again

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Keeping guard, Horatio, Hamlet, and Marcellus they hear trumpets emphasizing that there is partying taking place with the King

Ghost appears and wants Hamlet to follow, but his friends think it’s a bad idea

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Ghost: “I am thy father’s spirit “

The Ghost reaveals himself and the late King Hamlet, Hamlets father

Hamlet is asked by the ghost to avenge his death

The ghost also explain his death was by his brother, Claudius, and his plan was to marry the queen and take the throne “O wicked wit and gifts, that have the power so to seduce!— won to shameful lust the will of my most seeming-virtuous queen”

Not telling Horatio and Marcellus what was said between he and the ghost, Hamlet simple says there’s a villian in their mist

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Polonius wants to check on Laertes and see what he is doing

Hamlet is planning to say certain things to Claudius that will maybe make him confess

Ophelia encounters Hamlet very distraught, Polonius tells the King something is the matter with Hamlet

Claudius is interested to know what is troubling Hamlet, seeming worried for more personal reasons

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Claudius and the queen ask Hamlets friends to investigate the matter with Hamlet

Fortinbras willbring no hatm to Denmark he promises

Polonius assumes Hamlet is upset because of Ophelia, then tells the King and queen not to worry he will find the matter with hamlet

Hamlet and Polonius speak and Hamlet is offensive

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern come yo question Hamlet and find what was wrong. They did not succeed, but instead Hamlet suugested that they were sent, and they confessed they were sent by the king

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King Claudius question rosencratz and guilderstern about hamlet

The king and polonius hide behind a curtain to a spy on hamlet and Ophelia

Hamlet criticizes Ophelia

King believes something else is the cause of his behavior wants to send him to England

Polonius still thinks Ophelia rejection is the cause of his insanity

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Hamlet is discussing his plan regarding how he  going to talk to his mother

Hamlet is talking to his mother and hurt her verbally and mentally but won’t hurt her

Feels he should get reaction from king after watching play

In the end , he stills admits that his words won’t reveal his inner thoughts

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King Claudius finally admits to the crowd that’s he is guilty to the murder of king hamlet

Since the ghost of the king has told it to hamlet

King  Claudius  admits his sins

Hamlet contemplating on taking his life taking perfect opportunity to kill him

Stopped for desire of his uncle

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Hamlet goes to Gertrude’s  chambers while polonius hides behind the arras

Hamlet chides mother for marrying Claudius

Gertrude’s become afraid  and cries for help causing polonius to cry out

The ghost appears and continues to make it look as if hamlet is mad

Hamlet explains to his mother he is sent to England and he knows Rosencrantz and Guilderstern intend to harm him on his journey

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Gertrude explains how she witnessed hamlet kill polonius

Claudius realizes it could’ve easily been him instead of polonius

Claudius ask where he went , and he responds to dragg the body of somewhere

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They ask hamlet where the body of polonius so they can take it to chapel

He says body is with the king and that is a king thing

He then asks them to bring him (being hamlet ) to the king

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King Claudius demands for polonius to be found

Hamlet knows but would not tell them

As hamlet ask insane he insults Claudius

Claudius send people to find polonius body

Hamlet has to leave for England

Claudius calls out to England to ask the death of hamlet

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Hamlet In regret he hasn’t killed  Claudius  yet

Announces his further actions will be violent in nature

fortinbras ‘ can fight over land but not kill Claudius

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Heratio says ophelia action can attract negative attention to her only herself

Ophelia sings song to communicate her inner emotions

King believes Ophelia is acting out due to her fathers death

Says she is disloyal

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The Queen and Horatio agree to give their condolences to the grieving Ophelia

Ophelia enters distraught and singing and it is assumed its because of her father’s name

Laertes come hole to avenge his fathers death with a mob

Claudius convinces him to listen to what happen

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Through this play that exposed death, love and vengeance, William Shakespeare’s purpose was to let the audience realize getting revenge is never the solution to conflict.

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While reading Hamlet, I was highly engaged and breaking down the English from 500 years ago. It only makes the story that mich intriguing because you cannot assume anything while reading you need to read between the lines. The situations Hamlet were into put him in the position to make real decisions that could change his life and the people around, whether its for the better or worse. Hamlet was an intellectual and not a fighter and he was put in places were his fighting skills were tested, knowing that was not his strong suit.

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Ringnyu Moma: First ten slides were issued/ Slide Format

Richard Akers III: Second ten slides were issuded

Lamon White: Last ten slides were issued

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Reading Hamlet is very enlightening, and the lesson taught is easily understandable but the way the message is conveyed is entertaining for readers or watchers of the play. I would highly recommend indulging in this, it is beneficial.