The best definition for poor in the passage is meager.
In this scene, the ghost of King Hamlet and the young Hamlet interact, with the ghost telling Hamlet how he was murdered by his own brother, who than took his crown and position. He than asks Hamlet to take the revenge on his uncle for murdering his father and marrying his mother. Poor is used as to mean that his request is simple, not a big deal.
Answer:
"As a result" signals a transition that shows a cause-and-effect relationship.
for ex. My brother did not attend school yesterday because he was feeling sick. As a result, he now has to make up an English test he missed.
Explanation:
"On the other hand" is used to contrast two things. ex. I like the color purple, <em>on the other hand</em>, my sister despises it.
"also" is being used to transition to another, similar thing. ex. The store <em>also</em> had those snacks you enjoy, so I bought them.
"before" doesn't always mean it relates two events with a cause/effect relationship. ex. I locked the front door before we left for dinner.
heroes
Explanation:
usually in the myths and stories the main character was on some sort of journey to become a hero
