Mordekhai rent his clothing and cried a great and bitter cry. Mordekhai's cry is compared with Esav's, and the significance of renting one's clothing is discussed. Esther responds to her uncle's actions by sending him new clothing - confirming her distance from Mordekhai's cause. The gap between Mordekhai and Esther is expressed by the character of the messenger, Hatakh. Throughout the dialogue, Hatakh suddenly disappears. What is the significance of his disappearance?

Mordekhai cries
Mordekhai tears his clothing
Mordekhai and Esther
Hatach