in King Claudius’ soliloquy, we learn that he feels guilty, but is not willing to give up the prizes he has won from committing the murder of his brother. what is your opinion of Claudius? | he is still awful; he at least has a conscious and a heart but he still killed his brother |
Hamlet sneaks up on Claudius while the king is in the midst of praying and decides this is not the time to kill his uncle. why? when, according to hamlet, would be a better time to kill the king | if he kills claudius while he’s praying, he will go to heaven but if he kills him when he is drinking or partying, he will go to hell |
what is you opinion about hamlets decision not to kill Claudius? | he should have killed him; inability to move forward with his plan |
Hamlet: act 3, scene 3
August 4, 2019