Describe how the setting affects the tone of "The Giver" overall?

In the context of the passage, what does the word torpid mean? b. predatory a. energetic c. dormant d. aquatic

Hamlet is often called a tragic hero who is torn between thought and action. why does he not kill claudius when he sees him in act iii, scene iii? why does he kill polonius in act iii, scene iv? how do these two actions affect your understanding of hamlet as a man of thought or a man of action? your answer should be at least 250 words.

Which counter claim is most effective against this claim? rob's essay includes