Hamlet

Act 1 Scene 2

What evidence of wrongdoing or corruption is evident in cladius opening speech?

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In Act I, Scene II, Claudius addresses the quickness of the marriage, representing himself as in mourning for a lost brother even as he is joyful for a new wife, his one-time sister. Claudius also addresses the question of the young Fortinbras’ proposed invasion. He says that he has spoken to Fortinbras’ uncle, the King of Norway, who has made Fortinbras promise to halt any plans to invade Denmark.

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