Beginning of Essay
In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, Prince Hamlet replaces the letter that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are carrying to England with a forged letter that he made , thus sending these two men to their deaths. He does this without giving it a second thought and never ....

Middle of Essay
.... for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern if they were such close friends of Hamlet. First of all, The very fact that they undertake this task for the king is proof enough of their lack of love and loyalty toward Hamlet. Despite their actions, Prince Hamlet gives them the opportunity to show their loyalty by admitting what they were sent for and why. By showing so much reluctance, they show themselves to be allied with the king. Hamlet asks them to "be even and direct with me, whether you were sent for or no." But after this direct question, Rosencrantz still looks at Guildenstern and asks if they should tell the truth. Second of all Rosencrantz and Guildens ....