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Little Hamlet and the Play of Truth

Once upon a time in a big castle, there was a young prince named Hamlet.

Introduction to Young prince with pensive eyes and wavy hair and the castle setting.

Prince Hamlet was very sad because his kind daddy, the king, was now in heaven.

Young prince with pensive eyes and wavy hair grieving his father's passing.

His uncle, now King Claudius, seemed sneaky. Hamlet didn't trust him at all.

Introduction to Claudius and Young prince with pensive eyes and wavy hair's suspicions.

Hamlet's mommy, Queen Gertrude, was worried. She wanted her son to be happy again.

Gertrude's concern for Young prince with pensive eyes and wavy hair.

One evening, a group of actors came to the castle to perform a play.

Introduction of the actors to the castle.

Hamlet had a plan! He asked the actors to play a story like his daddy's passing.

Young prince with pensive eyes and wavy hair devises a plan involving the actors.

During the play, King Claudius looked scared. Hamlet noticed his uncle's fear.

Young prince with pensive eyes and wavy hair observes Claudius during the play.

Prince Hamlet met Ophelia, who he liked very much. She handed him a lovely flower.

Introduction to Sweet girl with braided hair and sad, blue eyes and her interaction with Young prince with pensive eyes and wavy hair.

Later, Hamlet heard a noise behind a curtain. He hoped it was the king hiding.

Young prince with pensive eyes and wavy hair hears a noise and reacts.

Sadly, it was not the king, but Ophelia's daddy, Polonius, who was now silent.

Young prince with pensive eyes and wavy hair's mistake regarding Old man with a wise look and a white beard.

Ophelia was so sad about her daddy. She wandered outside near a big blue lake.

Sweet girl with braided hair and sad, blue eyes's sadness and the lake setting.

The story ends with lots of confusion and sorrow, and Hamlet hoping for peace.

Conclusion with Young prince with pensive eyes and wavy hair reflecting on events.

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think Hamlet was sad about his father?
  • How can telling the truth make things better or sometimes worse?
  • What could you do to help a friend who feels very sad like Ophelia?

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