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This quote by Claudius revolves around Hamlet killing Polonius. Claudius has already assumed that Hamlet has gone mad and has a good prediction that he really meant to kill him instead of Polonius. This furthers the plot because now Claudius has to watch his back because he knows that Hamlet is after him. In the scheme of things, this quote also foreshadows what is to come at the end of this play because of what Claudius sets up for Hamlet. The common motif that this quote plays on is the one of death because it keeps recurring throughout the play.

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This quote is from Laertes is after his father dies as well as Ophelia. It furthers the plot because at the end, it shows that he wants revenge on Hamlet because he blames him for the deaths. The big picture is that eventually Laertes will face off with Hamlet in the end and kind of foreshadows what is to come. This quote gives insight to the reader to make a hypothesis that something sinister is to come.

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Here, Claudius is proclaiming how he thinks that Hamlet is now a danger to everyone since he killed Polonius. Claudius knows that he is really in danger because Hamlet would've just as easily killed him if he had been where Polonius was. This quote furthers the plot by increasing the suspense of the scene and also foreshadows what is to come. Now, Claudius is positive that Hamlet is a murderer and will probably kill him next. Therefore, he declares that Hamlet is dangerous and must be taken care of. This quote deals with the common theme of death and murder.

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"That drop of blood..."
Laertes fulfills the reoccurring theme of revenge throughout the play-here included. This quote exposes his surfacing sadness he had managed to suppress. Hamlet, unlike Laertes, is hesitant about killing Claudius even though he knows it needs to be done. He can't seem to muster up the courage to do it like Laertes was, and is, able to.

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"And so I have a noble father lost..."
This quote reveals the anguish Laertes feels over the death of his father and what it has done to Ophelia. It also exposes his desire for revenge, foreshadowing his intent, unlike Hamlet, who seems to just not have enough bravery to go through with it. Since Laertes is in France for most of the play, the audience can finally see the emotions he feels and motives he has guiding him. Revenge is a major motif in the play; it seems almost every act deals with it somehow. Emotion is essential to making every person a human, and without it, Laertes would be just another ordinary fictional character. He is a man of intent- what he says he goes through with. His passion-filled speech signals his intent for revenge- and get it he will.

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The big deal with this quote is that it reveals the amount of power Fortinbras has.  He terrorizes and demolishes land and the people who live on it just because he's angry about his father's death.  That is his revenge.  He is yet another parallel of Hamlet because of the difference in their avenging of their fathers dying.  Fortinbras is able to kill thousands upon thousands of people while Hamlet can only kill one, and even then, he got the wrong guy.

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The way this continues the plot is pretty easy to see.  He mentioned everything wrong in his life, adding extra emphasis on what his sister, Ophelia, used to be like to show the declining slope of his life.  This descent is furthered when he says he will have his revenge.  This quote is yet another example of the recurring idea of revenge and what drives us to it.  Basically, the point is that Laertes is almost becoming like Hamlet in the sense that he wants to kill whoever murdered his father.

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"Truly to speak, and with no addition,
We go to gain a little patch of ground
That hath in it no profit but the name.
To pay five ducats, five, I would not farm it;
Nor will it yield to Norway or the Pole
A ranker rate, should it be sold in fee."

This quote is significant because it is both a comparison and a contrast to Hamlet's situation. In contrast, Fortinbras has suffered the same loss as Hamlet - the loss of his father.  However, he is getting his revenge. He won't let fear conquer him and his pursuit. Hamlet is a coward. He even admits it. He is too afraid to get justice for his fathers death like Fortinbras. In comparison, both Hamlet and Fortinbras' efforts are fruitless. As shown by the valueless land, nothing good comes out of revenge. All efforts for revenge are wasteful. This also furthers the plot. It leads us into understanding the death in Act V as being just as wasteful. This quote also makes use of the land motif used throughout  the novel. Similarly to the references of Denmark being a rank garden, Fortinbras also seeks to make use of useless land. However, its inability to be farmed - its inability to produce life - suggests that only death will come.

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"O heavy deed!
It had been so with us, had we been there:
His liberty is full of threats to all;
To you yourself, to us, to every one.
Alas, how shall this bloody deed be answer'd?"

This quote is significant because it encompasses the motive of both Hamlet and Claudius. Both characters seek a response to the rash actions of the other. Claudius doesn't know what to do with Hamlet and Hamlet doesn't know if he can get revenge against Claudius. Both characters, also, question their own actions and their "heavy deeds". Claudius occasionally regrets killing Old Hamlet. Hamlet doesn't understand why he can't kill. Furthering the plot, this quote foretells and foreshadows that both Claudius and Hamlets actions will lead to doom for all. The theme that can be seen within this quote would be free will and the consequences that come with it. This can specifically be seen with the line "liberty is full of threats to all." It shows that any one can do as they please - including kill. The big picture seen with this quote is the irony. Claudius is judging Hamlet for killing, calling him rash, mad, and a threat. In truth, this describes him more than Hamlet. His "bloody deed" has been answered with more blood. His liberty has threatened Hamlet who completes the circle by threatening Claudius in return. Claudius is questioning Hamlet when, in truth, he should be questioning himself.

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Christina Farkas: "That drop of blood..."

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Hamlets shows that he is attempting to put revenge upon Claudius by the will of his fathers ghost. He cannot stand the fact that he has been so shadowed with giving revenge for so long.
It furthers the plot in a whole way- the whole plot is based on Hamlets way into revenge. For "the drop of blood" he may want to spill from Claudius.

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This quote is extremely relevant because Laertes is confronting all the issues occurring in his life. His dad is dead, his sister is crazy and he feels it is all due to Hamlet. He then states that he plans to get revenge on hamlet. This is important because the reader sees a second person who seeks to kill hamlets. This sets forth the alliance between Claudius and Laertes. There is a sense of urgency in this quote because Laertes knows that he must figure out a solution before either someone else dies or it is made worse in another way.

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This furthers the plot by setting up the falling action. The aftermath of Hamlet killing Polonius sets up the falling action. Claudius is faking how he is only thinking about Hamlet. He only cares about himself and how to save himself. This deals with the ides of selflessness.

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This quote furthers the plot by allowing Claudius to fully express his feelings.  He feels that he would have been the one killed by Hamlet, had he been there instead.  It also is able to further the plot by bringing in the belief that Hamlet will not be able to kill Claudius, should he have to.  It is rather interesting that this idea is brought about so late in the play, as this has been a lingering issue throughout the play.  Hamlet is not sure what to do, and he is entirely confused about how, or when, he will kill Claudius.

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- Claudius believes that if he had been around he himself he would have been killed by Hamlet. The plot is pushed further as we know it is a tragedy concocted to the death's of the many characters. Maybe- almost all of them die. So it's bit of foreshadowing to the deaths that are about to occur. With an attempt to divulge everything Hamlet must be killed so plans are instigated. The theme may be took as Hamlet not fulfilling a ghost's plan- and being a bit of a coward. The big picture's Hamlet is in a bubble that is trapping him from what he really has to do.

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This quote show the disgust Hamlet has for his mother and stepfather. He considers their relationship incestuous and is ashamed by them. His biggest concern is that it dishonors his deceased father and ruins his mother's reputation.  "that drop of blood" may be referring to the blood shed by Hamlet's father, a sexual connotation about his mother and Claudius, or the blood that he wants Claudius to shed when he achieves revenge.

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This quote furthers the plot by showcasing the chaos brewing around Fortinbras and the fact that Fortinbras can kill thousands of people over a simple patch of land - just for the name and no profit - while Hamlet can't even avenge his father and kill one man -Claudius. It makes Hamlet realize that he needs to avenge his father and kill Claudius soon. This quote hints at the notion of revenge and cowardliness. The big point is that Hamlet can't kill one simply man and he's been asked to avenge his father for quite some time and Fortinbras quickly killed thousands just for land. It shows how Hamlet keeps putting off what he's been asked to do either out of fear or the desire to not kill him. He needs to avenge his father and all his pain and misery will be gone - or at least Hamlet believes this.

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Amanda Gorr: "And so have I a noble father lost..."

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Amanda Gorr: "And so have I a noble father lost..."

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Laertes not only grieves for his father, who has died by an accident as a result of Hamlet's wish for revenge.  He also mourns the death of his sister Ophelia.  Both of these events have turned his mind bitter towards Hamlet and he now seeks nothing but revenge against him.  This creates a new conflict- one that now exists between Laertes and Hamlet which is fueled by Claudius' input.  Even though Hamlet killed Polonius by mistake, and Ophelia committed suicide, he cannot defend himself against the powerful words flowing from Claudius, encouraging Laertes to kill him in anyway possible.

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"That drop of blood that's calm proclaims me bastard,

Cries cuckold to my father, brands the harlot

Even here, between the chaste unsmirched brow

Of my true mother."

Spoken by Laertes in context of his father's death, this quote works to display him as Hamlet's foil.  While Hamlet sat around and played madness after the King's death, Laertes rushed home to seek vengeance upon whomever was responsible for Polonius's death.  It furthers the plot by expressing Laertes's grief and eventual build up to bloodlust.

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Luci "And so have I a noble father lost..."

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Luci "And so have I a noble father lost..."

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Here, Laertes is basically questioning everything that's going on and it's making him a little crazy, too.  However, it's not making him literally crazy like Ophelia.  This furthers the plot because it brings in the idea of Laertes being extremely upset by everything that's going on and the situation that he has found himself in.  This is probably a motif since it is the idea of having lost everything.  It also has bits of the theme of revenge since that's what he's going to decide on in the near future.  The big picture would then be that this quote really lays out exactly what Laertes has lost and everything that is happening in his life and why it is a problem for him at the time.

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This quote is from Claudius, reacting to how Hamlet has killed Polonius. Claudius knows that Hamlet meant to kill him, not Polonius, which means he's in even more danger than he originally thought. Hamlet has become a danger to everyone, yes, but he's mostly concerned with himself. He eventually plans to send him off to England to be killed as soon as possible, so he'll finally rid of the possibility of Hamlet killing him. This is significant because it sets the rest of the plot to come in place. Now the King is absolutely sure of Hamlets intentions, so now he's got to do something about it, and quickly.

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"And so have I a noble father lost..."
Laertes expresses his grief towards his father and concern towards his sister who is near insanity. This offers up foreshadowing of what is to come from Laertes as he plans his revenge for whoever is responsible for hurting those who mean the most to him. This quote emphasizes his loyalty and bottled up anger.

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In this excerpt, Laertes is letting Claudius know of the grief he is facing.  His father has died.  His sister is insane, who he recalls as one of the most perfect people he has ever known.  Laertes is also unsure of how to feel.  He needs to grieve, but he also recognizes that there is little time to do this.  Ophelia is insane, and his father is gone.  Laertes must soon figure out what he is feeling, as these feelings combined could have a deadly outcome.

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"And so have I a noble father lost."
This quote from Laertes occurs as Laertes is both heartbroken for the deaths of his family members and blinded by rage towards Hamlet, who is at fault in his eyes. The quote furthers the plot because it acts as foreshadowing for the revenge Laertes plans to carry out. It also coincides with the play's theme of revenge and death. He feels called to action by fury and the thought that someone who he loves had their life unjustly taken. This is a parallel to the very same reason that Hamlet feels compelled to kill Claudius.

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The fist quote further the plots because it shows how prepared Laertes is to get his revenge, while Hamlet still does not have the guts to deliver his own. The second quote furthers the plot because it demonstrates how much Claudius is milking Hamlets welfare so that everyone will feel sorry for him. Claudius is just fooling everyone and making it seem as if he cares so no one suspects anything from him. Both of these quotes showcase the main idea of how tragedy influences people to take over. Claudius uses Hamlet's insanity to take even more control over the kingdom. Laertes uses his father's death as a chance to get even with Hamlet instead of taking care of his sister. The big picture these quotes are depicting is the idea that when tragedy or when anything bad happens someone must be at fault. Hamlet may have caused Polonius's death, but it could have been prevented if everyone would have listen to Hamlet. Also, if someone realized that something is not right with Claudius.

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This quote furthers Laertes revenge on Hamlet. Hamlet has killed his father and corrupt his sister. Laertes has  motive to kill Hamlet. This quote sets up the denouement. This quotes deals with the theme of revenge. Hamlet wants revenge against Claudius because of his father's death and Laertes wants revenge against Hamlet because of his father's death.

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Laertes is wallowing in his grief. He is torn between mourning and fury for his father and sister. This foreshadows the revenge he will seek on Hamlet, thus accomplishing Claudius' purpose as well. His comments give insight to the way characters in the play  respond to loss. Hamlet has lost his father as well, but responds with misery and mourning, and therefore cannot bring himself to complete his revenge. on the other hand, Laertes is full of fury, which drives him to conceive and execute his plans for revenge swiftly.

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this quote by Laertes talks about how he has lost his great father which has driven his sister insane. he praises her for who she once was, not what she is now. but he wants hamlet to know that he will get revenge.
this quote is significant because Laertes is showing true emotions for his family and the rage he has started to obtain for Hamlet. this shows his feelings he has for Ophelia and how he sees his now dead father.

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This quote furthers the plot because it sets the stage for what is to come and Laertes' future intentions. It foreshadows what Laertes intends to do. This quote brings up the idea of revenge, especially revenge over a father's death. It parallels Hamlet's desire for revenge due to his father's death. The big picture from this quote is simply that Laertes has lost not only his father, but his sister has lost her mind -- all because of Polonius's death. And he vows to avenge his father's death and whoever ahs committed the foul deed shall pay. It shows his undeniable love for his father and his intentions to avenge his father and for what has happened to Ophelia.

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"O heavy deed!

It had been so with us, had we been there:

His liberty is full of threats to all;

To you yourself, to us, to every one.

Alas, how shall this bloody deed be answer'd?"

Said by King Claudius, this quote furthers the plot by officially declaring Hamlet's madness.  Because of the supposed danger he poses to society, he opens the perfect window of opportunity for Claudius to send him away to England, only to later be assassinated.  This quote expresses the motif of deceit lead by Claudius throughout the play.  Anything he does -- from marrying Gertrude to killing the King -- is to seize the throne.  This includes disposing of the threat Hamlet himself poses.

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"O heavy deed!
It had been so with us, had we been there:
His liberty is full of threats to all;
To you yourself, to us, to every one.
Alas, how shall this bloody deed be answer'd?"

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"That drop of blood..."
Hamlet knows he must murder Claudius- there is simply no other way. It was his father's wish and he fully intended to make good on his promise to. But, he cannot. Something prevents him. This quote is just another example of Hamlet trying to work up the nerve to finally go through with it. He finally feels the pressing urgency of the matter, months after his father's death and declares his intent. Revenge is a major motif in the play, and this is yet another example illustrating it. Hamlet makes numerous promises to kill his uncle and step-father, yet none come true. This quote is his battle cry- once and for all, he will do the deed he has been beseeched to do.

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This quote is important because the king now knows hamlet's true intentions. He understands that if he had been the one hiding behind the curtain he would also be the one who is dead. He then proclaims that hamlet is a danger to everyone around him and he begins to devise a plan to remove hamlet for everyone's "safety." This quote is significant because if the king had any suspicion about Hamlet's true intentions, he now had his answer. Regardless of Hamlet's sanity the king now knows that he needs to be cautious and he needs to do something to prevent himself from being murdered. The recurring theme of death is relevant in this quote.

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This talks about how Hamlet has to kill Claudius and how he isn't sure he will be able to actually accomplish the act of killing him.  It furthers the plot because it, again, brings in the idea that Hamlet isn't sure about being able to kill Claudius. I suppose this would be a major theme since it keeps coming up again and again throughout the play--maybe Hamlet doesn't have the guts to do as his father's ghost has asked him.  Big picture?  Hamlet is confused.  He doesn't know how or when or what he's going to do about killing Claudius and if he'll even be able to.

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Hamlet reveals that he is trying to carry out the revenge that his ghost father has asked him to perform. He is ashamed that he is cowardly and has put off the task for so long. While, Fortinbras can kill thousands of innocent people easily without just cause, Hamlet considers himself a coward for not being willed enough to kill one corrupt king.  Within this quote, he also discusses the disrespect he has for his mother who has moved on to another man to satisfy her lust without pausing to grieve for Hamlet's father.

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"And so have I a noble father lost; A sister driven into desperate terms, Whose worth, if praises may go back again, Stood challenger on mount of all the age For her perfections: but my revenge will come."

"O heavy deed! It had been so with us, had we been there:  His liberty is full of threats to all; To you yourself, to us, to every one. Alas, how shall this bloody deed be answer'd?"

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"And so have I a noble father lost;

A sister driven into desperate terms,

Whose worth, if praises may go back again,

Stood challenger on mount of all the age

For her perfections: but my revenge will come."

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"That drop of blood that's calm proclaims me bastard,

Cries cuckold to my father, brands the harlot

Even here, between the chaste unsmirched brow

Of my true mother."

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"Truly to speak, and with no addition,

We go to gain a little patch of ground

That hath in it no profit but the name.

To pay five ducats, five, I would not farm it;

Nor will it yield to Norway or the Pole

A ranker rate, should it be sold in fee."

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"O heavy deed!

It had been so with us, had we been there:

His liberty is full of threats to all;

To you yourself, to us, to every one.

Alas, how shall this bloody deed be answer'd?"