Question

Hamlet’s character is best understood through _____ because ______. Question 7 options: A: Gertrude’s eyes; his mother’s perception of him has the largest influence of the play. B: His soliloquies; his inner thoughts and feelings only come out in this way. C: His mad scenes; his insanity is a situation that causes his ultimate downfall. D: His discussions with Ophelia; she is the driving force behind his actions.

Answer 1

Hamlet's character is best understood through his soliloquies.

Answer 2

Answer: Hamlet's character is best understood by his soliloquies because his inner thoughts and feelings only come out this way.

Explanation: When he is in the presence of others, Hamlet has to feign insanity in order to hide his intentions and carry out his mission of killing Claudius. Only when he is alone can we see him break character and talk about his true feelings about the whole ordeal.