Till that her garments, heavy with their drink, pull'd the poor wretch from her melodious lay to muddy death.
Alas, then she is drown'd. Poor Ophelia, and therefore I forbid my tears.
What; Gertrude informs Laertes of Ophelia's death while picking flowers from a tree, to make a crown. She fell from the tree into a river. Drowning, not realizing she was in danger.
Why; To inform others of a tragic event, because they were close with Ophelia.
Zdrs: 2
"Hamlet comes back; what would you undertake to show yourself's your father's son in deed. More than in words?"
"To cut his throat i' the church."
"No place indeed should murder sanctuarize. Revenge should have no bound. But, good Laertes, will you do this, keep close within your chamber."
What; The King is giving reasons and idea to Laertes on how to kill Hamlet.
Why; The King wants Hamlet dead because he feels as though Hamlet could take away his power.
Zdrs: 3
"Letters, my lord, from Hamlet."
"Laertes, you shall hear them-Leave us."
What; A messenger is giving the King a letter from Hamlet.
Why; Hamlet was letting the King know he would soon return and wanted to speak with him preferably alone.