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I believe, and am not alone in the assumption (though it's a worthy debate), that the commotion following the presentation of the play within the play is the true climax of Hamlet. Previous to this point, Hamlet is uncertain that the Ghost's declaration can be taken for true. The play and Claudius' reaction to it is "grounds more relative than this." From this point forward, the play takes on a sprint of action. The falling action gets underway then, as Claudius takes the reigns and plots the downfall of Hamlet.Posted by Mare on March 27, 1997 at 23:35:46
In Reply to "Hamlet: Climax???" posted by Mia on March 26, 1997 at 22:45:13
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