Question

2 what effect does the ghost of hamlets father have on hamlet that contributes to the rising action of the play? a hamlet becomes confused and indecisive. b hamlet examines his motives before acting. c hamlet seeks revenge against claudius. d hamlet feels more kindly toward gertrude. 3 what idea does claudius convey with the paradoxical phrase with mirth in funeral and with dirge in marriage (act i, scene 2, line 12)? a he regrets marrying gertrude. b he feels ashamed of his actions. c he is relieved that his brother died. d he has mixed emotions over recent events.

Explanation:

In the play "Hamlet", the ghost of Hamlet's father reveals that he was murdered by Claudius, which sets Hamlet on a path of revenge, fueling the rising action. For the Claudius question, the phrase "With mirth in funeral and with dirge in marriage" reflects the mixed - nature of recent events (funeral of the old king and marriage of Claudius and Gertrude), indicating Claudius has mixed emotions.

Answer:

1. C. Hamlet seeks revenge against Claudius.
2. D. He has mixed emotions over recent events.