On a nearby plain in Denmark, Prince Fortinbras marches at the head of his army. The captain informs Hamlet that the Norwegian is coming to fight the Poles. Hamlet is surprised and marvels that human beings are able to act so violently. Gertrude and Horatio discuss Ophelia's insanity. Ophelia enters, completely destroyed by her father's death. Furthermore, Laertes has sailed back from France, and has come with a mob of commoners. Laertes furiously wants to avenge his father's death. Gertrude informs Laertes that Claudius did not murder Polonius. In fact, they plan on punishing the true felon, Hamlet. In another part of the castle, Horatio receives a letter from Hamlet, that says he has been captured by pirates. Claudius and Laertes plan on killing Hamlet by having a duel. Gertrude enters with tragic news, Ophelia, mad with grief, has drowned in the river.
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Hamlet Act IV Summary
Act IV begins with Gertrude telling Claudius about her encounter with Hamlet and how he murdered Polonius. Claudius tells Gertrude that they must ship Hamlet to England at once because, "his liberty is full of threats to all." Moreover, they need to find a way to explain Hamlet's action to the people of Denmark. Claudius calls for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to search for Hamlet. Elsewhere in Elsinore, Hamlet has just finished disposing of Polonius's body. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern enter, asking Hamlet where he placed the body. Hamlet accuses them of being spies in the service of Claudius. When in England, Claudius will have Hamlet killed.
On a nearby plain in Denmark, Prince Fortinbras marches at the head of his army. The captain informs Hamlet that the Norwegian is coming to fight the Poles. Hamlet is surprised and marvels that human beings are able to act so violently. Gertrude and Horatio discuss Ophelia's insanity. Ophelia enters, completely destroyed by her father's death. Furthermore, Laertes has sailed back from France, and has come with a mob of commoners. Laertes furiously wants to avenge his father's death. Gertrude informs Laertes that Claudius did not murder Polonius. In fact, they plan on punishing the true felon, Hamlet. In another part of the castle, Horatio receives a letter from Hamlet, that says he has been captured by pirates. Claudius and Laertes plan on killing Hamlet by having a duel. Gertrude enters with tragic news, Ophelia, mad with grief, has drowned in the river.
On a nearby plain in Denmark, Prince Fortinbras marches at the head of his army. The captain informs Hamlet that the Norwegian is coming to fight the Poles. Hamlet is surprised and marvels that human beings are able to act so violently. Gertrude and Horatio discuss Ophelia's insanity. Ophelia enters, completely destroyed by her father's death. Furthermore, Laertes has sailed back from France, and has come with a mob of commoners. Laertes furiously wants to avenge his father's death. Gertrude informs Laertes that Claudius did not murder Polonius. In fact, they plan on punishing the true felon, Hamlet. In another part of the castle, Horatio receives a letter from Hamlet, that says he has been captured by pirates. Claudius and Laertes plan on killing Hamlet by having a duel. Gertrude enters with tragic news, Ophelia, mad with grief, has drowned in the river.
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