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King Hamlet is murdered by his brother, Claudius, who pours poison in his ears while he is sleeping in the garden.
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Just around a month after her husband's death, Gertrude marries Claudius.
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The ghost of King Hamlet is seen by the guards at the beginning of the play. They decide to notify Hamlet.
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Laertes is able to leave for France, but Claudius forbids Hamlet to go to the University in Wittenburg.
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Polonius and Laertes believe that Hamlet does not truly love Ophelia, and advise her to not be fooled by his love.
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Hamlet speaks to the ghost and finds out the truth of his father's murder, promising him swift revenge. He is confused about whether or not to believe the ghost.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern spy on Hamlet, but Hamlet is suspicious of their intentions.
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Ophelia speaks with Hamlet, but he lashes out at her with harsh words. This supports Polonius' idea that his madness is from love. Ophelia is left questioning their love.
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Actors visit Denmark, and Hamlet asks one of the actors to add Hamlet's additional lines into the play. Hamlet intends the play to mirror the murder of the king.
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Hamlet wishes that he would be more definitive in his actions, and confident in avenging his father.
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Hamlet's "To Be or Not To Be" soliloquy reflects his thoughts on death. He says death would rid him of the world's troubles, but the unknown of after death scares him.
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Hamlet sees Claudius defenseless, but decides not to kill him because of his lack of sins after prayer.
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Hamlet accuses his mother of marrying Claudius, and kills Poloniius thinking that it is Claudius hiding behind the curtain.
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The play that Hamlet editted reflects the murder the ghost described. It scares Claudius and he storms out the room and stops the play.
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Claudius sends Hamlet to England, and begins to plan for his death.
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Ophelia sings about death and love. She has lost her mind after Polonius' death.
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Laertes blames Claudius for Polonius' death, and is devastated to see his sister lose her mind. Once Claudius is proven innocent, they plan for the death of Hamlet.
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Hamlet and Horatio are walking in the graveyard when they see Ophelia's grave. Hamlet declares his love for her, and fights with Laertes.
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Hamlet is challenged to a fencing match against Laertes. But he does not know that Laertes has dipped his sword in poison and sharpened it.
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Gertrude willingly drinks the poisoned cup prepared by Claudius for Hamlet.
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Hamlet and Laertes are both striked with the poisoned sword. Hamlet is hit first, but after an exchange of swords, injures Laertes.
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Anger at Claudius makes Hamlet force Claudius to drink his own poison. Claudius dies.
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Hamlet dies, and asks Horatio to live and tell the story.
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Fortinbras enters to find dead bodies scattered on the floor. Horatio tells him the story of Hamlet.
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