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Literature
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In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," what is the name of Hamlet's uncle, who murders his father?
Verified Answer
Laertes
Quiz Options
- Laertes
- Polonius
- Claudius
- Horatio
Explanation & Context
Claudius murders his brother, King Hamlet, marries Gertrude, and takes the throne of Denmark, setting the play's central conflict in motion.
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