Question

How does Shakespeare transform the archetype from Genesis in this passage from hamlet

Tis given out that, sleeping in my orchard, A serpent stung me; so the whole ear of Denmark is by forged process of my death Rankly abused: but know, thou noble youth, The serpent that did sting thy fathers life Now wears his crown

Answer 1

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Claudius did kill Hamlet's father and Claudius did wear the crown, so option 2 makes the most sense.

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