Question

[Claudius:] O wretched state! O bosom black as death!

O limed soul, that struggling to be free

Art more engaged! Help, angels! make assay;

Bow, stubborn knees; and heart with strings of steel

Be soft as sinews of the new-born babe.

All may be well.


How does this passage show that King Claudius is a round character?

A. He represents the idea of religious devotion.

B. He has suddenly decided to step down and make Hamlet king.

C. He shows a range of emotions, including guilt.

D. He behaves exactly as he did earlier in the play.

Answer 1

Answer: c

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

He shows a range of emotions, including guilt.

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