In Hamlet (Act II, Scene I, Line 76-120), is a scene of fright and madness evident in all characters, especially Ophelia. In this brief scene, she sees Hamlet half-naked and in a confused and disoriented state which frightens her to death. With his behavior and her reaction, it sets the tone and mood of the play and scene.
In this beginning from the at this excerpt in the play, the music being played is ominous and dark. The harsh tone and beat of the music symbolizes a frightening scene is about occur. …
