What is Hamlet's attitude toward Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? What does he plan for them?

a. Hamlet does not trust them and will protect himself and try to turn their plots against them.

b. He is saddened that they are no longer as close friends as they used to be. Hamlet plans to create a plot to make them dear friends again.

c. Because he is angered by their betrayal, Hamlet plans to publicly accuse them of betraying their dear friend.

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Jazlyn Frost

22 June, 19:39

What is Hamlet's attitude toward Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? What does he plan for them?

a. Hamlet does not trust them and will protect himself and try to turn their plots against them.

b. He is saddened that they are no longer as close friends as they used to be. Hamlet plans to create a plot to make them dear friends again.

c. Because he is angered by their betrayal, Hamlet plans to publicly accuse them of betraying their dear friend.

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Darian Stewart · Answer 1

Answer: a. Hamlet does not trust them and will protect himself and try to turn their plots against them.

Explanation:

In this famous Shakespeare's play, Hamlet devises a plan to revenge his father's death. His father has been murdered by his uncle, Claudius, who becomes Hamlet's enemy.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern were Hamlet's friends, but Claudius issues them an order to spy on Hamlet. When Hamlet accidentally kills Polonius, he is sent by Claudius to England, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern accompany him. Claudius's plan is to kill Hamlet during this trip. Hamlet is, however, clever enough to understand that something is going on. He corrects the letter about his death in a way that it suggests that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern need to be killed instead of him. Upon hearing the news about their death, Hamlet claims that he does not have guilty conscience.