Hamlet 3.3 "Hire and Salary, Not Revenge”

The transcript discusses Hamlet's moral justification for avenging his father's murder by killing Claudius. It explores the dilemma of whether killing Claudius now would send him to heaven, which would not be true revenge. According to Christian doctrine, Claudius' sincere repentance could lead to God's forgiveness, allowing him to enter heaven despite his sins. Hamlet views Claudius' potential death as a form of payment, questioning the true nature of revenge.

Why does Hamlet hesitate to kill Claudius immediately?

• He is afraid of being caught.

• He is unsure of Claudius's guilt.

• He fears Claudius will go to heaven.

• He wants to gather more evidence.

According to the Christian doctrine of the time, what could lead to God's forgiveness for Claudius?

• Sincere repentance

• Confessing to a priest

• Paying penance

• Performing good deeds

What does Hamlet believe would happen if Claudius dies while repenting?

• He would be reborn.

• He would be punished in hell.

• He would be admitted into heaven.

• He would haunt Hamlet.

What does Hamlet mean by 'higher and salary' in relation to Claudius?

• Claudius would receive a better job.

• Claudius would be rewarded with heaven.

• Claudius would earn more money.

• Claudius would gain more power.

What is Hamlet's main concern about killing Claudius while he is praying?

• Claudius might be forgiven by God.

• Claudius might retaliate.

• Claudius might escape.

• Claudius might confess his sins.