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.
-hamlet,
william shakespeare
how does this passage show that king claudius is a round character?
○ he represents the idea of religious devotion.
○ he has suddenly decided to step down and make hamlet king.
○ he shows a range of emotions, including guilt.
○ he behaves exactly as he did earlier in the play.

Explanation:

A round character is complex and multi - faceted. In the passage, Claudius shows emotions like guilt (indicated by phrases like "O wretched state! O bosom black as death!") and a struggle for redemption ("Help, angels! make assay; Bow, stubborn knees"). This range of emotions shows his complexity.

Answer:

He shows a range of emotions, including guilt.