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 …showed first 75 words of 515 total…

…showed last 75 words of 515 total…of the scene. Developing the perfect scene is important in keeping the audiences attention, developing the plot, and giving the audience an eagerness of events that are about to occur. In this scene, the lighting, diction, and clothing are important in leading the audience. This scene is especially important, because the elements present in this scene lead the reader to the beginning of Hamlet's insanity, and the foreshadowing of the horrible events about to come.