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Hamlet, Part 5: Characteristics of Elizabethan Drama

Question 1 • CA-English Language Arts 12 A

Hamlet resolves to kill King Claudius, but then he does not take advantage of an opportunity to do so. How does this show that Hamlet is a round character?

Answer
A
He represents the concept of failure.
B
He acts in contradictory ways.
C
He has forgiven Claudius.
D
He teaches the audience a moral lesson.

Explanation

A round character has complex traits and may behave in ways that seem contradictory. Hamlet resolves to kill Claudius, yet later holds back when he has the chance, showing conflict and hesitation rather than one simple, consistent response. This makes “He acts in contradictory ways” the best answer.

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