Question

How stand I then, / That have a father kill'd, a mother stain'd, / Excitements of my reason and my blood, / And let all sleep? (Act IV, scene iv) Based on this context, the word Excitements most likely means

nervousness
agitation
enjoyments
treatments

Answer 1

B.agitation is the answer to the question

Hamlet compares his feelings with the feelings of Fortinbras and his captain's. These two are on their way to war, and Hamlet still feels inactive because he has not yet been brave enough to kill Claudius, the king. Fortibras and his captain are to fight for a small island, which makes Hamlet see that honour is what counts.

Answer 2

agitation

Step-by-step explanation:

Hamlet compares his feelings with the feelings of Fortinbras and his captain's. These two are on their way to war, and Hamlet still feels inactive because he has not yet been brave enough to kill Claudius, the king. Fortibras and his captain are to fight for a small island, which makes Hamlet see that honour is what counts. The island is too small but their honour great. Hamelt feels agitated by his thoughts and feelings but he has not been able to fight for his honour,yet.