2. sc. 2, lines 1-38: why does claudius address his brother's death and his remarriage in the first part of his

speech? how does the second part of the speech differ from the first? what impression does claudius wish to

create through this speech?

the story is hamlet.

In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Claudius wants make a fast move and achieve permanent acceptance as the new king of Denmark. Thus, he pretends to feel mournful for his dead brother and to ease his brother's wife by marrying her. The reason is that he wishes to hurry so that everyone gets over the king's death soon. Besides, he claims that Denmark is at war, so he makes as if he were an honest man who actually wants to do the best for his his country.

a, b, and c are all correct.