What happened to Hamlet during his voyage to England?
The first letter tells Horatio that pirates beset the ship on which Hamlet was being carried to England. In the ensuing battle, the pirates took Hamlet captive; they treated him well and brought him back to Denmark. He has, in return, promised to do them a favor.
What happens to Hamlet while on his way to England according to his letter and explanation to Horatio?
In the letter, Hamlet says that his ship was captured by pirates, who have returned him to Denmark. He asks Horatio to escort the sailors to the king and queen, for they have messages for them as well. Horatio takes the sailors to the king and then follows them to find Hamlet, who is in the countryside near the castle.
What happens to the ship Hamlet is on?
As Hamlet is on his voyage by ship to England, his ship is attacked by a pirate ship. In the commotion of the ensuing impromptu battle, Hamlet ends up boarding the pirate ship. Once the battle has culminated, the pirates decide they will drop Hamlet off back in Denmark.
When Hamlet arrives in England he will be?
Once Hamlet leaves, Claudius reveals his true plan: as soon as Hamlet arrives in England, he’ll be put to death by the English court.
Why does Claudius claim he wants to send Hamlet to England what is his real reason?
King Claudius decides to send Hamlet to England, fearing danger in Hamlet since he no longer believes Hamlet is merely lovesick. King Claudius admits his growing fear of Hamlet and decides to send him overseas to England with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in order to protect himself.
Why does Hamlet decide not to kill Claudius when he catches him praying?
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 is to be or not to be still relevant?
“To be, or not to be” is the opening line of a soliloquy in the nunnery scene of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.” A melancholy Hamlet is contemplating death and suicide while waiting for his lover Ophelia. He bemoans the challenges of life but contemplates that the alternative—death—could be worse.