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Content: Melancholy
Hamlet stages a performance about a murder to discern Claudius's guilt. This is part of Hamlet's
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In Act IV of the play, Hamlet stabs Polonius. In what ways does this event move the plot forward? Check all that apply. a) Polonius's death deepens the conflict between Hamlet and King Claudius. b) Polonius's death contributes to Ophelia's madness. c) Polonius's death causes Laertes to return to Denmark to get revenge. How does King Claudius's speech relate to the central conflict in Hamlet? Claudius's vow to avenge Polonius's death helps move the central conflict to its climax. How do plot events affect Ophelia's character development?