This act seems like it is the calm before the storm. Claudius feels that Hamlets madness should have been dealt with, and he and Gertrude are to blame for Polonius getting murdered. Claudius wants to get Hamlet out of the country as soon as possible. Hamlet calls Rosencrantz and Guildenstern "sponges". He feels that that they are benefiting from their friendship with him, by soaking up the Kings countenance, rewards, and authorities. But then tells them that they are nothing but nuts in the mouth of apes. They will soon be spit out and discarded.
Claudius wants everyone to think that by sending Hamlet away , they will have time to think the problem through. The King is growing very impatient with Hamlet's antics and riddles. The angrier the king gets, the more frustrating Hamlet's riddles become.
Hamlet comes across Fortinbra's army that is going to Poland. He asks questions about the war and certain death. He feels that if men can accept the risks that go along with battle, he can accept the risks that go along with revenge. Ophelia has gone mad, she has lost her father, and Hamlet. After leaving Hamlet writes a letter to Horatio describing his adventures at sea.
Do you think that Hamlet knew all about the pirates before he left?
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No, I don't think he knew about the pirates, but I suppose it is possible. It did not even occur to me!
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ReplyDeleteI agree that Hamlet did not know about the pirates.
ReplyDeleteNo I don't think he knew about the pirates. Hamlet felt it was best to leave ASAP after killing Polonius.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with everyone else and say that no, he didn't know. It would have been a little over suspicious on his part.
ReplyDeleteI think that Hamlet had some sort of idea that something was wrong, he wouldn't have had the impulse to return home had he not. Regardless it's not a part of the story I ever gave much though, but I could be interpreted either way!
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