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Paraphrase the princes monologue in act 5 scene 3?

The Prince reflects on the tumultuous events that have recently transpired, recounting how his father's reign witnessed prosperity, but his son (i.e., the prince himself) has inherited nothing but strife and suffering. He feels a deep sense of guilt for the murder of his father, acknowledging that his actions have led to a state of chaos and upheaval in the kingdom. The Prince believes that his brother, Clarence, is the rightful heir to the throne and expresses a desire for death as the only means to escape his guilt and the torment he is experiencing.

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