- Hamlet is gone until Act 5: Scene 1
- Ophelia has gone mad because the death of her father and the loss of Hamlet's love. Ophelia starts singing songs about love and death, she is insane.
- Claudius and Gertrude are deeply disturbed by Ophelia's actions. Ophelia demands to talk to Gertrude immediately, and then she sings "mad" songs to her mother.
- "Owl is a bakers daughter." This is refering to an old story, and makes Gertrude believe that she may be responsible for Ophelia's madness.
- Why do they say Laertes shall be king? Claudius is still nervous about people finding out who killed Polonius, and of Hamlet's departure. Claudius is trying to get on Laertes good side, because there needs to be a new heir to the thrown.
- Claudius stands his ground against Laertes's accusations and displays remarkable courage. Claudius and Laertes talk alone.
- Claudous stops the Mob. Gertrude jumps in to "save" Claudius! Because she wants Hamlet to kill Claudius for BLOOD VENGEANCE
- CLaudius tells Gertrude to GET OUT OF THE WAY! Because it is embarrassing.
John Leskow
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