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To view the excerpt through a historical lens, which questions should the reader ask? Select 2 options.

How does the structure of the text help the audience to understand the situation with Fortinbras?
What beliefs were common during this period that make the appearance of a ghost believable to the audience?
How does the dialogue reinforce or challenge the gender stereotypes that were present at the time?
What literary devices make the relationship between Horatio and Fortinbras clear to the audience?
What major political events occurred that the audience can compare to the politics in the scene?

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To view the excerpt through a historical lens, the reader should ask:

  1. What beliefs were common during this period that make the appearance of a ghost believable to the audience?
  2. What major political events occurred that the audience can compare to the politics in the scene?

These questions help contextualize the excerpt within its historical and cultural setting, allowing for a deeper understanding of its themes and characters.