How does Claudius describe Hamlet AT THE VERY BEGINNING OF HIS SPEECH?
Sweet and commendable.
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How does Claudius think Hamlet is actually acting?
Unmanly. Childish. He should cry a river, build a bridge, and get over it. Hamlet has an issue, but Claudius has a tissue. Hamlet should call the whaaaaaaabulance.
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How does Claudius view the loss of King Hamlet?
Tis life. Everyone loses their father.
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What is Hamlet's "fault" and who is he committing this fault against?
Excessive grief. He is TOO sad for TOO long, which is an insult to heaven, nature, and the dead.
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How does Claudius view death?
It happens to everyone so don't make it a big deal.
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Translate Claudius's speech into one sentence.
Hamlet, your grief at your father’s death is excessive and unreasonable because everyone must die and experience grief.