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Hamlet Act II

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Why is Polonius sending his servant, Reynaldo, to France? To spy on his son, Laertes to find out if he's drinking, fencing, or doing other impulsive desires.
Act I ends with Hamlet telling Horatio and Marcellus that he will put on an "antic disposition". In Act II, scene I, how does Ophelia describe Hamlet's recent behavior and appearance? She describes him as disheveled, pale, shaky, and staring intensely at her while walking away.
To what does Polonius ascribe Hamlet's behavior? He thinks that Hamlet is madly in love with Ophelia.
King Claudius's ambassarods, Voltimand and Cornelius, return from Norway. Summarieze the news they bring. Prince Fortinbras wants permission to pass through Denmark safely on his way to Poland.
Compare and contrast Prince Hamlet of Denmark to Prince Fortinbras of Norway. Fortinbras and Hamlet both lost their fathers, but Fortinbras takes action whereas Hamlet is not so sure what to do.
Explain this quote from lines 290-291: "I know the good King and Queen have sent you." Hamlet knows that they want to spy on him.
Explain this quote from lines 381-382: "I am but mad north-north west. When the wind is southerly I know a hawk from a handshake." Hamlet explains that there is a method to his madness.
Explain the pun (a humorous play on words) in line 325: "Anyone that plays the king shall be welcome." Hamlet noting that his uncle isn't really a king because he had to kill his father, King Hamlet.
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