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‘Hamlet’ Act 2 Scene Guide

A Study Guide to ‘Hamlet’ Act 2 Scene 1-2

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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

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Hamlet Act 2, Scene 1

Ophelia claims that Hamlet came to her bedchamber, took hold of her, stared into her eyes and then left. She confirms to Polonius that she has sent back Hamlet’s love letters and refused to meet with him. Polonius believes that this may has angered Hamlet.

Hamlet Act 2, Scene 2

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are instructed by King Claudius and Queen Gertrude to draw Hamlet out of his melancholy. Polonius suggests that Hamlet is upset because he has been rejected by Ophelia.

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