A story by Chaucer about a scholar who studies in philosophy. He didn't have an occupation. he basically lived off of his friends. he would rather spend his money on books rather than clothes.
What I interpret "cut the cord" to mean is to become independent of something. Therefor I think the anwers are C) Stop depending on his parents E) Leave the farm.
B, Davion because he went back an edited his paper
The only stage direction is for every character to leave, letting Hamlet have his monologue. It allows the reader or listener to relate to Hamlet. It also usually shows exposition in the storyline.