In the throne room scene, Claudius calls out Hamlet for his “unmanly grief.” In your opinion, is Hamlet being less of a man for showing emotion? Explain your thinking in 2-3 sentences. In scene 5 the ghost of Hamlet’s father tells him that he was murdered and that he should avenge him. Is it ethical for Hamlet to seek revenge? Explain your thinking in 2-3 sentences.

Shakespeare’s diction creates interesting imagery to provide depth of character. What is the most powerful image in lines 70-89 that reflects Hamlet’s grief?

Write a CEA chunk that answers that question.