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Through this quote King Hamlet makes clear what the intentions of young Hamlet should have been and are to be. He is not to blame his mother for what she has done, in the re-marrying of a man so soon after her husbands death, instead he is to seek revenge on Claudius, killing him for his father.

Claudius is abruptly informed that Hamlet acted strangely toward his mother. She tells him about Hamlet talking into thin air. She is completely convinced of his insanity when he asks her if she saw the ghost of his father (her true husband). This is when she runs to Claudius and tells him that she is worried about her son?s mental health. Claudius is also saddened upon hearing about the death of his dear friend Polonius. He feels now that he must take passive action against Hamlet?s behavior.

Claudius devises a plan to both see what?s wrong with Hamlet and to recover the body of his dear deceased friend. He calls upon Hamlet?s two closest friends. Their names are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. They discover Hamlet in the churchyard. They ask him what he is doing. He has just finished burying Polonius and he starts speaking to them. ?What have you done, my lord?? Hamlet replies, ?Compounded it with dust, whereto its kin.?(P 81) Hamlet is aware of the fact that his two dearest friends were sent to betray him. He tells them that he is insulted and also tells them what he thinks of their actions. ?Take you me for a sponge, my lord.? Hamlet replies, ?Ay, sir, that soaks up the king?s countenance, his rewards, his authorities??(P81).

When Hamlet finally decides to take action, he notifies a man named Fortinbras. This man is the prince of Norway. He was to arrive with drums, colors, and all of his ambassadors to celebrate the rightful overtaking of the throne. The only catch is that even though Hamlet succeeds in exterminating Claudius, he ends up dying in the process. A few other characters (Gertrude and Laertes) also die in the duration of this fight. So Fortinbras becomes devastated and holds a ?dead march? in memory of the deceased.

It is obvious that Hamlet eventually acted upon his thoughts. This was a victory won, but with great loss sustained. Hamlet avenged his father, but lost his own life in the process. He was never one to conform to the rules. He was essentially a ?rebel? for his time. Even a rebel can be a hero. This is proven in the writings of Shakespeare. Whether it is Romeo and Juliet or Hamlet, Shakespeare was truly an impeccable author. Loved and respected worldwide.

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