Question

Occasionally, Shakespeare will insert himself into his plays. Which moment in Hamlet best reflects this?

Hamlet’s scene with the skull
Claudius’s confession
Hamlet’s advice to the player
Hamlet’s interactions with Ophelia after his “To Be” soliloquy

Answer 1

Hamlet's advice to the player. Shakespeare could be giving his own advice here Or giving his personal perspective.

Answer 2

Answer: Hamlet’s advice to the player.

Hamlet's advice to the player is an instance in which Shakespeare is likely to have inserted himself into his play. Hamlet advises an actor on the right way to perform, and gives him tips such as not exaggerating words, not making too many hand gestures or not acting overly emotional. It is likely that Shakespeare himself believed this advice to be good and relevant for the performers of his own plays.