Why does Shakespeare include this plot event? to establish Claudius’s respect for Laertes
to illustrate Claudius’s skills of manipulation
to showcase Claudius’s wartime experience
to present Claudius’s interest in competition

Compare and contrast the merits and drawbacks of at least two of the scholarly approaches to literature described in this unit. be sure to mention at least one advantage that each approach has over the other. use one of the readings from this unit in your comparison. your answer should be at least 250 words.