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2. Marcellus and Bernardo want to show Horatio the ghost of King Hamlet that they have seen on the
previous nights.
3. Horatio recognizes the ghost's appearance and the armor he wears, which resembles that of the
late king.
4. Fortinbras is a character in William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." He is the Prince of Norway and
the son of the late King Fortinbras.
5. Claudius married Gertrude for political reasons, as it was common for kings to marry the widows of
their predecessors to solidify their claim to the throne. Additionally, marrying Gertrude would have
allowed Claudius to maintain his position of power within the kingdom.
6. Claudius is mourning in the play "Hamlet" because he is genuinely affected by the death of his
brother, King Hamlet
7. Claudius and Gertrude want Prince Hamlet to move on from his grief over his father's death and
accept Claudius as the new king.
8. Hamlet becomes consumed with the idea of avenging his father's murder, suspecting his uncle
Claudius to be the culprit
9. Fortinbras wants Claudius to grant him permission to march his army through Denmark to attack
Poland.
10. He cautions her about the transient and unreliable nature of Hamlet's affections, advising her to
be wary of his romantic advances.
11. Laertes' main objection to Ophelia's feelings is rooted in his concern for her reputation and social
standing.
12. Polonius reacts with a mix of suspicion, caution, and a desire to control the situation in order to
protect his family's interests.