Hamlet, ACT II
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Hamlet decides to avenge his father's death but delays taking action. He begins acting strangely and melancholic. Claudius and Gertrude have Hamlet's friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern watch Hamlet to discover the cause of his odd behavior. Polonius suggests Hamlet's strange behavior is due to love for Ophelia, so Claudius agrees to spy on Hamlet and Ophelia's conversation.
Hamlet, ACT II
- 1. William Shakespeare ACT II Dr. Mohammed Fahmy Raiyah
- 2. ACT II
- 3. Prince Hamlet decides to avenge his father’s death, but delays. He enters into a deep melancholy and apparent madness. Claudius and Gertrude employ a pair of Hamlet’s friends, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, to watch him to discover the cause of his strange behavior. When Polonius suggests that Hamlet may be mad with love for his daughter, Ophelia, Claudius agrees to spy on Hamlet in conversation with the girl.
- 4. Polonius spies on Hamlet
- 16. Brief Summary of Act II • Ophelia says that Hamlet acts strangely. • Claudius employs Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to find out why Hamlet is acting odd. • Polonius suggests that Hamlet is mad because Ophelia rejects him.