idea of contrapasso,motif,players, and troy tale,

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The idea of contrapasso

Idea refers to the punishment of souls in Dante’s inferno by a process either resembling of contrasting with sin itself

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How does Claudius reflect this motif?

His corruption poisons the entire kingdom. It shows how the ruler’s sins affect well-being.

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What is the role of the fool in Hamlet?

The gravedigger uses humor and irony to reflect on death and truth

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What are Polonius’s famous precepts?

polonius precepts reveal both superficial wisdom and deep irony

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What is the role of the Players in Hamlet?

They enable Hamlet to test Claudius’s guilt and reflect the power of performance and fiction.

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What is the significance of the Troy tale?

The significance of the Troy tale highlights how Hamlet is moved by the actor’s passion for a fictional story.