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Hamlet: resumen de Act 4, Scene 5

Act 4, Scene 5 de 20 · 8 min para leer el scene

In Act 4, Scene 5, Ophelia's confused songs expose her grief, while Laertes leads an armed challenge to the King over his father's death and secret burial. After seeing his sister's condition, Laertes agrees to a private hearing in which chosen friends can judge the King's responsibility.

Qué sucede

  1. A Gentleman persuades the Queen to receive Ophelia, whose confused speech may encourage dangerous suspicions.
  2. Ophelia sings about death and sexual betrayal, then leaves; the King sends Horatio to watch her.
  3. The King describes mounting troubles, including Polonius' secret burial and Laertes' return from France.
  4. Laertes arrives with rebellious Danes, confronts the King, and declares his determination to avenge his father.
  5. Ophelia returns with flowers and songs, and her condition deepens Laertes' grief and desire for revenge.
  6. The King offers an impartial hearing, and Laertes agrees while demanding an investigation into his father's death and burial.

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En este scene

The KingOpheliaLaertesHoratioPoloniusTema: Grief and authority

En qué fijarte

Laertes finds emotional meaning in Ophelia's confused speech. Her condition strengthens his response to their father's death.

Comprobación rápida

What does Laertes agree to at the end of the scene?

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