Hamlet decides to "put an antic disposition on"—acting insane to investigate the truth without raising suspicion.
After accidentally killing Polonius and being sent away to England, Hamlet returns to a final duel orchestrated by Claudius and Polonius's son, Laertes. The play ends with the deaths of nearly the entire royal family, including Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, and Laertes. Major Characters Hamlet: No Fear Shakespeare Edition | PDF - Scribd No Fear Shakespeare Hamlet
The ghost of the late King appears and reveals he was murdered by Claudius. He tasks Hamlet with seeking revenge. Hamlet decides to "put an antic disposition on"—acting
Set in Denmark, the tragedy follows Prince Hamlet, who returns home to find his father, the King, dead and his uncle Claudius newly crowned and married to Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Major Characters Hamlet: No Fear Shakespeare Edition |
To confirm Claudius's guilt, Hamlet stages a play, The Murder of Gonzago , which mirrors his father's death. Claudius’s panicked reaction confirms his crime.
