and answer the following questions:
1. Hamlet shows Horatio the "commission [death warrant]" (30) that asked England to kill Hamlet upon arrival, signed by Claudius. What did Hamlet do in response to finding this document? Hint: start at Hamlet's line: "I sat me down / And devised a new commission ..." (34-35)
2. Hamlet reverts to his "mad in craft" voice when speaking with the messenger Osric. Provide an example of Hamlet trying to keep up the charade of seeming crazy.
3. Osric is announcing the proposed fencing match between Hamlet and Laertes. What are the details of the wager?
4. Create a sketch of the ending of the play, at the point where Fortinbras walks in and sees the entire royal family dead. Label all of the dead people and the murderous weapons involved. Be sure to include the Ambassador from England, who shows up at the same time as Fortinbras. Show a look of surprise on Fortinbras's face, if you can :)
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