A few questions/concerns/random musings from Act I of Hamlet:
1)What exactly is the background of Hamlet and Horatio's relationship? Why do they have such a seemingly strong bond?
2) Why does Hamlet want to seek out the ghost of his father? Does he already have suspicions regarding the nature of his death or is he genuinely surprised when the ghost tells him of the murder?
3) What is the significance of the fact that the ghost of the dead king is dressed in armor?
4) What are Laertes' motivations during his talk with Ophelia? What does he want her to do/not to do? Is this typical sibling advice?
-Sam Slug 
Soooo, in response to question número dos, I think that Hamlet desperately needs to see his father again, and I also think that Hamlet has probably thought about his father's ghost before, judging by his statement to Horatio "My father-methinks I see my father!" When Horatio comes and tells Hamlet that he thinks his father's ghost is roaming about the castle, Hamlet wants to see him, to try and speak to him. He needs some sort of contact with his father to help ease his soul. And, in a way, I do believe that Hamlet thinks something is amiss with his father's death.
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In response to 4, Laertes is warning his sister not to become romantically involved with Hamlet because his affections are made up and untrue. He doesn't want his sister to get hurt, which is quite typical for any brother. They are always protective of their sister, whether she be older or younger. They feel it is their duty to shield them from harm's way. He just sort of wants her to ignore his advances and not to become involved with him. To just sort of stand clear.
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