Hamlet

In Claudius' soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 3, lines 73-87, his struggle to pray for forgiveness.

In Claudius' soliloquy in Scene 3, 3, lines 73-87, his struggle to pray for forgiveness suggests what many Christians believe about prayer. Summarize his words in lines 36-56 that show the purpose and limitation of prayer.

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In the soliloquy, Claudius looks into his soul and is deeply disgusted by what he sees. He kneels to pray, hoping to purge his guilt, but reflects that this penance will not be genuine because he will still retain the prizes for which he committed murder in the first place, his crown and his wife.

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