What is Act 2 of Hamlet about?

What is Act 2 of Hamlet about?

Act II. Polonius sends a spy, Reynaldo, to France to keep an eye on Laertes. Polonius, certain that Hamlet is madly in love with Ophelia and that it was Ophelia’s rejection that put him in this state, decides to meet the king to concoct a plan to spy on Hamlet in conversation with Ophelia.

Why can’t Hamlet kill Claudius in Act 2?

It’s not fear that keeps Hamlet from acting. Hamlet delays killing Claudius because Claudius represents Hamlet’s innermost desires to sleep with his mother Gertrude. And by killing Claudius, Hamlet would be killing a part of himself.

Why is it so difficult for Hamlet to kill Claudius?

Hamlet hesitates to kill Claudius in act 3 because Claudius appears to be praying. Hamlet fears that if Claudius dies while praying, when his soul is at its most pure, he will go directly to heaven. Hamlet wants Claudius to go to hell for his sins, so he reasons he cannot risk killing him now.

Why did Hamlet choose not to kill Claudius when he was praying?

Hamlet does not kill Claudius when he assumes that he is praying because he doesn’t want Claudius to have the luxury of going to heaven while his father, unjustly murdered, suffers in hell. He doesn’t want to do Claudius the “favor” of sending him to heaven.

Which character is alive in the end of Romeo and Juliet?

Overcome by sorrow, Juliet sends him away and kills herself soon afterward. Thus, a strict interpretation of the text reveals that Friar Laurence was the last person to see Juliet alive. However, another interpretation is possible. After the Friar exits, Juliet discovers the empty cup of poison in Romeo’s hand.

What is the main cause of death in Hamlet?

Claudius had plotted to kill Hamlet in a fencing, or sword-fighting, match. If Hamlet lost, he would be killed by his opponent’s (Laertes, brother of Ophelia and son of Polonius) poisoned sword.

Who all dies in Act 5 of Hamlet?

Laertes, Hamlet and Claudius die, leaving Horatio to lament his loss.