Why Is Hamlet Able To Act In Scene 3 Hamlet Has An Opportunity To Kill Claudius
Name: Robert Alfonso-Hidalgo
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Answer the question, using complete sentences. When you are finished, submit this assignment to your teacher by the due date for full credit.
DUE DATE: 12/8
FORMAT: Paragraph answer with quotes/examples from the reading
(20 points)
1. In Act 3, Scene 3, Hamlet has an opportunity to kill Claudius, but he does not act. One scene later, however, Hamlet does not hesitate at all when he kills Polonius in Gertrude’s chamber. Why is Hamlet able to act in Scene 4 but not in Scene 3? What does this tell readers and viewers about Hamlet’s character?
Answer:
Hamlet decided against killing Claudius in Scene 3 because Hamlet thought Claudius
Date:
Graded Assignment
Alternate Assignment
Answer the question, using complete sentences. When you are finished, submit this assignment to your teacher by the due date for full credit.
DUE DATE: 12/8
FORMAT: Paragraph answer with quotes/examples from the reading
(20 points)
1. In Act 3, Scene 3, Hamlet has an opportunity to kill Claudius, but he does not act. One scene later, however, Hamlet does not hesitate at all when he kills Polonius in Gertrude’s chamber. Why is Hamlet able to act in Scene 4 but not in Scene 3? What does this tell readers and viewers about Hamlet’s character?
Answer:
Hamlet decided against killing Claudius in Scene 3 because Hamlet thought Claudius