Which of the following is true of the methodology of the New Critics? a. the text is influenced by the social milieu
b. in literary analysis the biography of the author is significant
c. for them the text has an independent existence
d. they viewed texts as informed by the author's psychology Clear my choice

Arrange the events below in chronological order. claudius and polonius hide themselves and listen in on hamlet's conversation with ophelia. claudius decides that hamlet's madness is not caused by neglected love and that he is dangerous. rosencrantz and guildenstern tell claudius that they still do not know the cause of hamlet's behavior. polonius suggests that he will hide and listen as the queen talks with hamlet.