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How does the language and dramatic action of Act I of Hamlet lead the audience to an awareness of a state that is entrenched in both personal and political conflict?
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... HOW DOES THE LANGUAGE AND DRAMATIC ACTION OF ACT I OF HAMLET LEAD THE AUDIENCE TO AN AWARENESS OF A STATE THAT IS ENTRENCHED IN BOTH PERSONAL AND POLITICAL CONFLICT? In Act I of Hamlet, many different situations are introduced that will unfold as the play progresses. The first aspect of conflict that arises in the Act is that of the political differences between Denmark and Norway. We learn of this through Horatio, when he admits that the King 'did slay this Fortinbras'. Throughout the first scene the audience get a great sense of tension. The language no only creates the impression of a bitterly cold night, but also ominously foreshadows one of the major themes of the entire play. When Bernardo says 'Long live the king!' it is ironic because the king has just died and the entry of Horatio intensifies the already taut atmosphere. He informs us that King














