Hamlet is conversing with one of the actors about possibilities for the play tomorrow, and he asks him if he was to write a couple lines that they could insert them into the play and learn them for the performance. Since the play Hamlet is asking about is called “The Murder of Gonzago” that makes me think he is planning a confrontation of Claudius, or at least a representation of the truth to get him squeamish. I think Halmet is going to write a couple lines that indirectly expose Old Denmarks murder.

"Windlasses" is an apparatus for moving heavy weights. And 'assays of bias" is a metaphor from the game of bowls where the bowl, by a circular movement, is made to reach the "queen," instead of by a direct line. So this line seems to be communicating some alternate form of achieving or an indirect route to ones desired goal.

After Polonius uncomfortably advised Ophelia about her relationship with Hamlet, it seems as though she followed her father's suggestions. She admits to her dad that she cut Hamlet off and refused to she him, just as Polonius wanted.

Polonius is going to go to the King with Ophelia and make him aware of what they think is the torments of being madly in love. Polonius states that being in love is a very dangerous thing, and can lead to horrible outcomes. To me I understand this as foreshadowing bad events to come. I think someone in the play will be harmed due to the nature of being in love.

Ophelia bursts in to talk to her father and describes what has just happened. Hamlet came to her and in a frantic state and started acting mad right before her eyes. The strange description of Hamlet seems to be in consequent to his experiences with the ghost of Old Hamlets soul.

Polonius is explaining to Reynaldo how exactly he should get information about Laertes out of peers, and he explains how he should "bait" them into revealing more information then they should. I feel like Polonius' ever so deceptive and cruel plan is foreshadowing for what may backfire and end up taking advantage of Polonius in the end.

Polonius is sending Reynaldo to France to gather information on his son Laertes, and watching what behaviors he gets into.

Here Hamlet is offering the men compliments and then also says he will one day repay them, if God is willing. The inclusion of Godly power raises concern for foreshadowing that God will not be willing and Hamlet will not be able to repay them.

I think this is discussing the past life experience the ghost has, saying that it is extremely torturous and more painful than anyone could imagine. He also says he is not allowed to tell the secrets of his experiences.

Basically telling Hamlet that after he gives him the information he has, he must take action and seek revenge.

The Nemean lion was a monster in Greek mythology known for its vicious strength, and Hercules was the only one able to defeat it. This is comparing Hamlets feelings and tightness of his being to one of the strongest things alive. The mention of the Nemean lion makes me fear there is something vicious, like his strength, coming towards Hamlet.

I believe this is saying that the King is staying up and drinking alcohol. Also that every time the trumpet sounds, that is a mark of another drink he has finished.

It is the middle of the night, and Hamlet, Horation, and Marcellus are up and hoping to have another encounter with the ghost.

In this monologue by Polonius giving advice to his daughter, and in these few sentences he is telling her to try and not to get in any fights or arguments, but if she does, she must become involved, and act in such a way to be sure that those around her respect her. He tells her to listen to everyone, but share wisdom and give advice to few.

Laertes is very concerned that Hamlet is using Ophelia for reasons besides love, and whilst talking to Ophelia he says that Hamlet will do as he pleases, when he pleases, with no remorse or justification or second thought towards Ophelias emotions and/or reputation.

I think what Polonius is trying to tell her that she cannot move forward in her relationship with her guard down. It is obvious that her father is very skeptical of her reputation being on the line, and she is so far into trusting Hamlet that she would follow him blindly.

Ophelia says that his actions and words align for good, and he treats her very well, with the love in his heart. Ophelia is clearly head over heels for him, and has continued to defend Hamlet over and over whilst her father expresses his concerns. I feel as if this will end up hurting Ophelia, as she is unable to step away from her feelings and see dangerous possibilities.

Polonius does not seem pleased that Laertes is still here, and he wants him to go back to France.

Ophelias brother is having a conversation with her essentially warning about her relationship with Hamlet, and in these lines he emphasizes how Hamlet does not have free will being a part of the crown. Being the son of King Hamlet and now after his passing someone the people are going to look to, every move of his is monitor and made sure it is right for the image of their family.