Claudius/ AO5

Question 1

Claudius is no simple villain, but a complex, compelling figure

Answer 1

Terence Hawkes 1986

Question 2

Claudius assumes the avuncular role in respect of Laertes after Polonius’s death and … redirects his revenging energy

Answer 2

Terence Hawkes

Question 3

The weapons finally used to kill Claudius mark the attack as spontaneous retaliation, not long-nurtured vengeance

Answer 3

John Kerrigan 1996