What does Hamlet mean by this reference to Claudius in act I, scene II, of Hamlet? A little more than kin, and less than kind He

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What does Hamlet mean by this reference to Claudius in act I, scene II, of Hamlet? A little more than kin, and less than kind He

and Claudius are similar in every way possible. He and Claudius are relatives but not similar to each other. He and Claudius both want to rule Denmark. He and Claudius are similar in their hatred for Hamlet’s father.

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AlexFokin [52] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-04T06:30:12+03:00

AlexFokin [52]4 years ago

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By this reference to Claudius, Hamlet is trying to say that he and Claudius are relatives but not similar to each other. All of the other options are incorrect because: they are not similar, Hamlet doesn't want to rule Denmark, Hamlet doesn't hate his father.