Hamlet+1.4+and+1.5

2. These scenes give us some more background information along with some information that could affect the future of Denmark. The ghost of King Hamlet tells his son that it was King Claudius who killed him. He tells young Hamlet to avenge his death. Hamlet vows to do so; however, the two are not alone. Marcellus and Horatio have heard part of the conversation and they must swear not to tell anyone about what they have just heard. The information revealed in these scenes and Hamlet's vow to avenge the death of his father could affect the future of Hamlet's family and the future of Denmark in a big way.

5. It does not surprise me that King Claudius is King Hamlet's killer. From the beginning he seemed like a shady character and his quick marriage to Gertrude, Hamlet's former wife was a little too hasty to be coincidental.

7. I still feel sorry for Hamlet. Although he does receive some answers from the ghost of his father that provides him with some closure; however he is still dealing with a lot of change and this only adds to the confusion that he must be feeling. The ghost told Hamlet to avenge the death of his father; however it will be very difficult to do so without hurting his mother in the process. He must feel very lost and alone for, avenging the death of his father will cause even more familial disruption and chaos and anything he may do can affect the future of Denmark. He has a big burden to carry.