Why did Hamlet treat Ophelia so badly?
Hamlet is cruel to Ophelia because he has transferred his anger at Gertrude’s marriage to Claudius onto Ophelia. In fact, Hamlet’s words suggest that he transfers his rage and disgust for his mother onto all women. He says to Ophelia, “God has given you one face and you make yourselves another.
How does Ophelia lie to Hamlet?
To Hamlet, she is a sexual object, a corrupt and deceitful lover. When she lies to Hamlet and tells him that Polonius is home when he is concealed in the room eavesdropping, Ophelia proves she cannot live in both worlds. She has chosen one, and her choice seals her fate. The dilemma also forces her into madness.
What was Ophelia doing when Hamlet came to her in his madness?
What was Ophelia doing when Hamlet came to her in his madness? What does Hamlet do when he goes to Ophelia? He grabs her wrist. He held her hard.
What scares Ophelia about Hamlet’s visit to her room?
Ophelia had a scare, she tells Polonius that Hamlet came in her room looking crazy and grabbed her wrist. what do polonius and claudius plan to do to determine the cause of hamlets behavior?
Why does Laertes warn his sister not to fall in love with Hamlet?
Bidding his sister, Ophelia, farewell, he cautions her against falling in love with Hamlet, who is, according to Laertes, too far above her by birth to be able to love her honorably. Since Hamlet is responsible not only for his own feelings but for his position in the state, it may be impossible for him to marry her.
Why does Claudius spy on Hamlet?
Claudius spies on Hamlet because as he says, “Madness in great ones must not unwatched go.” He is worried that Hamlet knows more than he is letting on. When Polonius thinks he has discovered the secret to Hamlet’s melancholy and madness, Claudius is still skeptical that there must be causes other than a broken heart.
Who will Claudius spy on?
Synopsis: Claudius and Gertrude set Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two boyhood friends of Hamlet, to spy on him.