Ghostly Guide

On a foggy night, guards spot a ghost who looks like Hamlet’s dead father. The ghost later tells Hamlet that Claudius killed him with poison. This shocking truth drives Hamlet to pretend madness and set a trap to catch the king. The ghost’s warning starts a chain of events that leads to Hamlet’s inner conflict and many tragic deaths.

This passage improves narrative comprehension by guiding students through suspenseful events. It enhances prediction skills and encourages them to analyze supernatural elements. The vocabulary related to mystery and fear helps deepen language use. Students also practice identifying turning points in a story.