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Hamlet’s father has died and his mother, Gertrude, has married his uncle, Claudius. Claudius is now king and is trying to stop a possible war with Norway. Hamlet is suffering from grief after his father’s death and is revolted by his mother marrying his uncle 'within a month' of his father's death.
- The Action Begins Otherworldly
- Hamlet’s Love
- A Play Within A Play
- Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
- To Be Or Not to Be …
- Tragic Ending
As the play begins, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is visited by a mysterious ghost resembling his recently-deceased father the king. The ghost tells Hamlet that his father was murdered by Claudius, the king’s brother, who then took the throne and married Hamlet’s mother Gertrude. The ghost encourages Hamlet to avenge his father’s deathby killing Claud...
Polonius’ daughter Ophelia is in love with Hamlet, but their relationship has broken down since Hamlet learned of his father’s death. Ophelia is instructed by Polonius and Laertes to spurn Hamlet’s advances. Ultimately, Ophelia commits suicide as a result of Hamlet’s confusing behavior toward her and the death of her father.
In Act 3, Scene 2, Hamlet organizes actors to re-enact his father’s murder at the hands of Claudius in order to gauge Claudius’ reaction. He confronts his mother about his father’s murder and hears someone behind the arras. Believing it to be Claudius, Hamlet stabs the man with his sword. It transpires that he has actually killed Polonius.
Claudius realizes that Hamlet is out to get him and professes that Hamlet is mad. Claudius arranges for Hamlet to be shipped to England with his former friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, who have been informing the king about Hamlet’s state of mind. Claudius has secretly sent orders for Hamlet to be killed on arrival in England, but Hamlet escap...
Hamletarrives back in Denmark just as Ophelia is being buried, which prompts him to contemplate life, death, and the frailty of the human condition. The performance of this soliloquy is a big part of how any actor portraying Hamlet is judged by critics.
Laertes returns from France to avenge the death of Polonius, his father. Claudius plots with him to make Hamlet’s death appear accidental and encourages him to anoint his sword with poison. He also puts a cup of poison aside, in case the sword is unsuccessful. In the action, the swords are swapped and Laertes is mortally wounded with the poisoned s...
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Touching this dreaded sight twice seen of us; 25. Therefore I have entreated him along, 26. With us to watch the minutes of this night, 27. That if again this apparition come, 28. He may approve our eyes and speak to it. 29. Horatio. Tush, tush, ’twill not appear. 30. Barnardo. Sit down a while, 31.
In the powerful Roman Empire, just before the mighty emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated, the graves stood empty while the ghostly dead ran through the streets of Rome, squeaking and delirious. Shooting stars streaked across the sky, blood fell along with the morning dew, and omens of disaster appeared on the sun.
Act III. At the performance, Hamlet watches Claudius closely to see how he reacts. The play provokes Claudius, and he interrupts the action by storming out. He immediately resolves to send Hamlet away. Hamlet is summoned by his distressed mother, Gertrude, and on the way, he happens upon Claudius kneeling and attempting to pray. Hamlet reasons ...
Hamlet Act I, Scene i Summary. Back. More. Long ago in a kingdom far away—specifically, in Elsinore, Denmark —some guys named Bernardo and Francisco are hanging out on the castle battlements. Francisco is done with his shift and gets ready to head out. Marcellus, yet another watchman, shows up with a man named Horatio.
Hamlet. If it assume my noble father's person, I'll speak to it, though hell itself should gape. And bid me hold my peace. I pray you all, If you have hitherto concealed this sight, Let it be tenable in your silence still, And whatsoever else shall hap tonight, Give it an understanding, but no tongue.
