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In the second scene of Hamlet the audience still knows very little of what has happened in Denmark up to this point, along with much of Denmark. At this point the audience does not know how Denmark saw old King Hamlet, the circumstances of his death, or Claudius’ marriage to Queen Gertrude. This is the first introduction of King Claudius along with the rest of the central characters, who Claudius is making his speech to, including Queen Gertrude, Hamlet, Polonius, and Laertes, as well as various others. ... Claudius makes himself look good by taking command, remaining formal, and constructively moving on from King Hamlet’s death. ...
Considering what the other characters currently know, officially acknowledging King Hamlet’s death is the proper thing to do. ... “Though yet of Hamlet, our dear brother’s death the memory be green.
Approximate Word count = 909
Approximate Pages = 3.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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