Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism Assignment

Which detail in Hamlet reflects Elizabethan society? The form of government is a monarchy.
How does King Claudius’s speech reflect Elizabethan political concerns? It shows that monarchs must worry about how the public perceives them.
How does Hamlet’s speech reflect the ideals of Renaissance humanism? Hamlet explores the purpose of living and places a high value on reason.