Question

In Act IV of Hamlet, why does Shakespeare include the plot event in which Horatio reads and reacts to Hamlet’s letter about an encounter with pirates? to establish Hamlet’s humility in defeat to establish Hamlet’s preoccupation with revenge to establish Horatio’s steadfast loyalty to Hamlet to establish Horatio’s cunning motives

Answer 1

Answer:

to establish horatios steadfast loyalty to hamlet

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation:

The letter sent indicates the idea of finding justice for the death of Hamlet's father. Hamlet says  in the letter that " They have dealt with me like thieves of mercy" and that he is "to do a good turn for them". He was captive, the pirates' prisoner and their decision to return him to Denmark is merciful. The punishment of the King requires loyal people to be on Hamlet's side, the fact that he is compensating pirates implies that the reward can be better for his friends at the moment of his revenge.