30 POINTS
In Act 3, Scene 3, Hamlet has an opportunity to kill Claudius, but he does not act. One scene later, however, Hamlet does not hesitate at all when he kills Polonius in Gertrude’s chamber. Why is Hamlet able to act in Scene 4 but not in Scene 3? What does this tell readers and viewers about Hamlet’s character?
As you write, remember your essay will be scored based on the following:
RACE
R: Restate the question
A: Answer the questions
C: Cite textual evidence
E: Explain how textual evidence supports your claim
include: - 1 paragraph explaining the differences of Hamlet’s actions (or lack of action) in Scene 3 and Scene 4.
- 1 paragraph supporting your claim on what this tells the reader about Hamlet’s character.
- Textual evidence from each scene supporting your claims in each paragraph