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Hamlet

Hamlet. Act One. Scene One. Guards and Horatio see a ghost who they believe is King Hamlet The guards have seen it before, but it has never spoken Horatio – who is educated – believes this is a bad sign for Denmark. Scene One Continued.

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Hamlet

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  1. Hamlet Act One

  2. Scene One • Guards and Horatio see a ghost who they believe is King Hamlet • The guards have seen it before, but it has never spoken • Horatio – who is educated – believes this is a bad sign for Denmark

  3. Scene One Continued • There have been stricter schedules for guards at the castle • Denmark has been producing and importing more weapons, and building many ships • This is because young Fortinbras may attack Denmark now that King Hamlet is dead • The guards believe this is why King Hamlet is haunting the castle • The ghost returns and Horatio tries to get it to speak, but day breaks and it leaves • Horatio decides they need to tell Hamlet

  4. Scene Two • Claudius explains his reasons for marrying Gertrude and that he has been threatened by young Fortinbras • Claudius is sending a letter to Fortinbras’s uncle – who is in charge of the country – telling him about his nephew’s plans • Laertes is leaving for France • Gertrude and Claudius want Hamlet to stop grieving and stay in Denmark to help Claudius rule instead of returning to school

  5. Scene Two Continued • Hamlet is miserable and believes that his mother is not grieving enough for his father • However, he agrees to stay in Denmark • He reminisces about his father and it is clear that he idolizes him

  6. Scene Two Continued • Horatio tells Hamlet about the ghost of his father • Hamlets decides that he will stand guard tonight to see if this is true for himself • Hamlet also believes this is a bad omen for them • Hamlet asks the guards and Horatio to keep this a secret • 2 parts • 1. Do not tell anyone you saw a ghost • 2. Do not tell anyone Hamlet is going to stand guard

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