Question

hamlet, act i, scene ii
the tragedy of hamlet, prince of denmark, act i,
scene ii
by william shakespeare
as you read, highlight dialogue that provides insight into the speaker’s character.
king claudius, hamlet’s uncle, has
married hamlet’s mother.
act i. scene ii.
in this part of the play, king hamlet’s brother, claudius, is now
king of denmark. he has married queen gertrude, the former
king’s wife and prince hamlet’s mother. in a speech to the
—hamlet,
william shakespeare
what does hamlet’s speech suggest about his emotional state?
he is nervous.
he is calm.
he is very upset.
he is suspicious.

Explanation:

In Act I, Scene ii of "Hamlet", Hamlet's father has recently died and his uncle (Claudius) has married his mother (Gertrude) shortly after. This situation is deeply distressing for Hamlet, as it goes against his sense of morality and his love for his father. His speeches in this scene are filled with anguish, grief, and disillusionment, indicating that he is very upset rather than nervous, calm, or merely suspicious.

Answer:

He is very upset.