Shakespeare uses a couple techniques to show the conflict between Hamlet and Gertrude in this scene, irony being the one most used.
First, Hamlet speaks in an aside (meaning no one else can hear him) to indicate he's not interested in speaking to his family -- they are "less than kind."
Then, Gertrude comments on Hamlet's clothing, indicating he's mourning too much. She tells him directly to be kind to Claudius. She says people die all the time, and he replies "aye, it is common," an ironic reply. The death of a king is not "common" -- nor is murder.
Then, Hamlet discusses the meaning of the word "seem," implying that people could fake their grief. (He's implying, perhaps, that Gertrude faked her grief.) His grief, however, IS real.
Answer:
Well, my child, is this a Science experiment... OR ARE YOU JUST CHEATING ON A TEST?????
Explanation:
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Thinking of the way it's presented on the text, the strongest impression I get speaking of what we're supposed to learn about the Maasai people, are the following:
They value cattle and identify as cattle herders.
They rely heavily on the weather.
They take responsibility for the care, feeding, and protection of animals.
They include cattle in their spiritual and community rituals.
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Answer:
It is unexpected that the bachelor becomes involved with the family and storytelling.
Explanation:
To make inferences, readers combine clues from the text with their own background knowledge to figure something out about the story. It is basically like a math equation. You add text clues to what a reader already knows and those should combine to help the reader understand the story.
