Ophelia's father is Polonius, who is Claudius' advisor. Polonius is killed by Hamlet when he is hiding behind a tapestry, spying on Hamlet as he talks to his mother, Gertrude. After Polonius' death, Ophelia goes mad and eventually dies after she falls from a tree into a brook and drowns.

Yes, in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," Claudius dies as a result of a deliberate plan of action by Hamlet. Hamlet seeks revenge for his father's murder, which Claudius orchestrated, and plans to kill him. However, the final sequence of events leading to Claudius's death involves a combination of Hamlet's actions and circumstances beyond his control.

TS Eliot criticized Hamlet as an artistic failure due to its inability to produce a unified effect, while William Hazlitt praised the play for its deep exploration of human psychology and the complexity of its characters. Both critics remind us of the diverse ways in which literature can be interpreted and appreciated.

"The Hamlet" by William Faulkner is the first novel in the Snopes trilogy, focusing on the rise of the Snopes family in Frenchman's Bend, Mississippi. The novel explores themes of power, ambition, greed, and class dynamics as the Snopes family manipulates their way into the community, causing chaos and disruption. The story is told through multiple perspectives, delving into the complex relationships and motivations of the characters.

Laertes wants to return to his native country of Ithaca in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer.

Hamlet is using the food chain as a metaphor to talk about the nature of power and hierarchy in society. By detailing how a king can be eaten by a common peasant, he is highlighting the fragility and unpredictability of power dynamics. Ultimately, Hamlet is reflecting on the idea that even the most powerful individuals are subject to the whims of fate and mortality.

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In Act 1, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, Laertes warns his sister, Ophelia, to be cautious of her relationship with Prince Hamlet because his intentions may not be honorable and he fears she could be hurt in the process. He advises her to guard her virtue and not give in to Hamlet's advances.

In the exposition of Act 1 Scene 5 in Hamlet, two characters speak: the ghost of King Hamlet and Prince Hamlet. The ghost reveals the circumstances of his death to Hamlet, setting the tone for the rest of the play.

In Shakespeare's time, all female roles were played by young boys or men because women were not allowed to perform on stage. This was a common practice due to societal norms and restrictions at the time.

In Act 1, Scene 2 of Hamlet, the quotes primarily establish the mood of mourning and grief following King Hamlet's death. They also introduce the themes of deception and uncertainty, as characters grapple with their conflicting emotions and motives. Additionally, the quotes hint at the political tensions and power struggles within the court of Denmark.

For the theatre, Shakespeare wrote comedies, tragedies, and histories. He also wrote poetry, including a famous series OS sonnets.

The quote "Neither a borrower nor lender be" is from William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." It is spoken by the character Polonius in Act 1, Scene 3 as part of his advice to his son Laertes before he leaves for France.

Claudius is praying, and repenting his sins. Hamlet chooses not to kill him as doing so would send Claudius to heaven. He instead decides to wait to catch him in some sinful act and send him to hell for killing his father.