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Which of the following describe Shakespeare's use of character foils to reveal characters' personalities? Select all that

apply.
King Hamlet's goodness and the apparent evil of King Claudius
the manipulative nature of Queen Gertrude and the kindness and goodwill of Polonius
Fortinbras's willingness to go to war in order to avenge his father's death
Hamlet's indecision about revenge and Laertes's quick actions to avenge his father's death

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Answer:

King Hamlet's goodness and the apparent evil of King Claudius.

Hamlet's indecision about revenge and Laertes's quick actions to avenge his father's death.

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Answer:

King Hamlet's goodness and the apparent evil of King Claudius.

Hamlet's indecision about revenge and Laertes's quick actions to avenge his father's death.

Step-by-step explanation:

William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is a tragic story of a young Prince's desire to avenge the unnatural death of his father, the king by his own uncle for the kingdom. The play then delves into themes of insanity, loyalty, love, good and evil.

Character foil is one element of Shakespeare's works where he characterizes one person against the other, using them as a foil to reveal the other person's character. This pattern can be seen in King Hamlet and his son Hamlet, who act as the foil to the characters King Claudius and Laertes. King Hamlet's good-natured character is in direct contrast to the evil Claudius while Laertes's quick and impulsive action is put against the indecisive nature of Hamlet.

Thus, the correct answers are the first and last/ fourth options.

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