Clarification In Hamlet
1. Summary Tweet
Hamlet plans to expose Claudius to guilt. He trusts Horatio with his thoughts, but to Ophelia he acts in jealousy.
2. Scene Significance
The tragedy Hamlet by William Shakespeare is about fraud and reveals that truth may be unmasked through investigation.
3. Necessary Clarification
Why would Hamlet treat Ophelia the way he does?
(To Hamlet) Which of these emotions, love or fear motivate you to capture Claudius’s guilt?
Wouldn’t Claudius notice the message Hamlet sends him?
4. Quotation Oblation
“For women’s fear and love hold quantity, in neither aught, or in extremity” In hamlet act III. ii
This quote brings up the notion of both love and fear. Both love and fear profoundly influence one another. Where there is …show more content…
He compares Claudius as the devil, whose job is to deceive and he states that his true colors will be revealed. Black refers to darkness. Darkness can refer to insecurity, guilt, fear, wrong-doings (sin), ignorance, etc.
“And my imaginations are as foul” In hamlet act III. ii
This double entendre has two interpretations. Hamlet speaks about his plot against Claudius to Horatio. Either what the ghost revealed to him is false, or he has gone crazy and has imagined it all.
“You shall see anon” In hamlet act III. ii
A perfect example of an obsolete word. This word just means “right away”.
“What, frighted with false fire” In hamlet act III. ii This double entendre has two interpretations. Fire means destruction or renewal. Gold must go through fire to be purified, and in order to obtain forgiveness there must be guilt. Another meaning could be that this is small compared to what is coming next. Hamlet declares something greater is coming.
7. Descriptive Reaction
I find that Hamlet is Intelligent. He does things he should not do especially to women, yet the way he composed the play and his plan for revenge is well-organized and well-thought of. The words he states foreshadow future events yet spoil nothing. He fools everyone but
Hamlet plans to expose Claudius to guilt. He trusts Horatio with his thoughts, but to Ophelia he acts in jealousy.
2. Scene Significance
The tragedy Hamlet by William Shakespeare is about fraud and reveals that truth may be unmasked through investigation.
3. Necessary Clarification
Why would Hamlet treat Ophelia the way he does?
(To Hamlet) Which of these emotions, love or fear motivate you to capture Claudius’s guilt?
Wouldn’t Claudius notice the message Hamlet sends him?
4. Quotation Oblation
“For women’s fear and love hold quantity, in neither aught, or in extremity” In hamlet act III. ii
This quote brings up the notion of both love and fear. Both love and fear profoundly influence one another. Where there is …show more content…
He compares Claudius as the devil, whose job is to deceive and he states that his true colors will be revealed. Black refers to darkness. Darkness can refer to insecurity, guilt, fear, wrong-doings (sin), ignorance, etc.
“And my imaginations are as foul” In hamlet act III. ii
This double entendre has two interpretations. Hamlet speaks about his plot against Claudius to Horatio. Either what the ghost revealed to him is false, or he has gone crazy and has imagined it all.
“You shall see anon” In hamlet act III. ii
A perfect example of an obsolete word. This word just means “right away”.
“What, frighted with false fire” In hamlet act III. ii This double entendre has two interpretations. Fire means destruction or renewal. Gold must go through fire to be purified, and in order to obtain forgiveness there must be guilt. Another meaning could be that this is small compared to what is coming next. Hamlet declares something greater is coming.
7. Descriptive Reaction
I find that Hamlet is Intelligent. He does things he should not do especially to women, yet the way he composed the play and his plan for revenge is well-organized and well-thought of. The words he states foreshadow future events yet spoil nothing. He fools everyone but