Act 1 scene 3
This scene show that Ophelia sister’s of Leartes , and Hamlet have some sort of relationship when Leartes knows that he is anxiety about Ophelia losing sight of herself, and her honour because Hamlet is above her (in the social status) .
He might have to marry someone else in the same social status , and he believe that Hamlet used Ophelia to sexual purity. Because it may be impossible for Hamlet to marry her .
Ophelia thanks Leartes for this advice but she also tell him not to be a hypocrite , like someone who are quick to give advice to others. When Leartes finally leaves Polonius asks what Leartes and Ophelia were talking about ? Ophelia said it was about Hamlet and their relashionship.
He tells his daughter that Hamlet only wants to sleep with her , and he also warning his daughter to stop seeing Hamlet . Ophelia agree and she is obey her father .
Finally this scene show that Ophelia is bound to the whims. Her father and brother attempt to control her feelings while she feels tugged in the other direction by Hamlet’s promise and affection .
The fact that so many men are attempting to control Ophelia means that , by necessary she must hold back certain aspects of herself in order to meet their expectations .
A stressfull and cheating way of living that will cause her to become more and more unstable as the play moves forward.
Act 1 scene 4
In this scene Hamlet , Horatio , and Mercellus stand on the Elsinore Castle , waiting for the ghost to appear. Sound of Claudius and his courties feasting and drinking echo from inside the castle. Hamlet’s suspicion and hates of his uncle grow with each day , because Claudius has quickly forgotten death of his brother.
The ghost appears,and Horatio urges Hamlet talk to it , Hamlet begins speaking to the ghost
The ghost told Hamlet to follow it ,because the ghost do not believe the Horatio and Marcellus to keep his speak .
Mercellus and Horatio again urge Hamlet not to go with the ghost , but Hamlet decided to follow his father’s ghost , and receive its message.
Marcellus believe that there is something wrong not just within the family , but in the country as a whole .
