Scene 2
Claudius:
"It is the poison'd cup; it is too late."
This is pivotal because it is the beginning of the end. Right after Gertrude drinks from the cup, the king says this. And shortly after, almost everybody begins dropping dead from the poison. This line is the theme for everybody's death at the end of the scene.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Act 4 Quote
Scene 2
Hamlet:
"That I can keep your counsel, and not mine own. Besides, to be demanded of a sponge!"
This is when Hamlet calls R&G out on being betrayers and being stupid enough to be used by the king. Going right along with his theme of blunt honesty, Hamlet tells it like it is to R&G. Making it known that he knows that they are working for the king lets them know that Hamlet isn't a big fool.
Hamlet:
"That I can keep your counsel, and not mine own. Besides, to be demanded of a sponge!"
This is when Hamlet calls R&G out on being betrayers and being stupid enough to be used by the king. Going right along with his theme of blunt honesty, Hamlet tells it like it is to R&G. Making it known that he knows that they are working for the king lets them know that Hamlet isn't a big fool.
Act 3 Quote
Scene 4
The ghost:
"This visitation is but to whet thy almost blunted purpose."
This quote is important because after Hamlet has such an argument with his mother and after he murders Polonius, his father (the ghost) comes to remind him of his purpose. Without this visit who knows where Hamlet would have taken things after committing such a crime. Hamlet respects what the ghost has to tell him.
The ghost:
"This visitation is but to whet thy almost blunted purpose."
This quote is important because after Hamlet has such an argument with his mother and after he murders Polonius, his father (the ghost) comes to remind him of his purpose. Without this visit who knows where Hamlet would have taken things after committing such a crime. Hamlet respects what the ghost has to tell him.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Act 2 Quote
Scene 2
Polonius, reading Hamlet's love letter to Ophelia.
"But never doubt I love. O dear Ophelia...I love thee best, O most best, believe it.
I think this is important because Polonius is reading this to the King and Queen, so it's making a rather shady and secretive matter very public. Polonius is trying to convince the King that Hamlet is just simply insane. I think it was very bold and somewhat disrespectful (to Hamlet) of Polonius to publicly read this. But, basically, it is a big deal and a big part of the story.
Polonius, reading Hamlet's love letter to Ophelia.
"But never doubt I love. O dear Ophelia...I love thee best, O most best, believe it.
I think this is important because Polonius is reading this to the King and Queen, so it's making a rather shady and secretive matter very public. Polonius is trying to convince the King that Hamlet is just simply insane. I think it was very bold and somewhat disrespectful (to Hamlet) of Polonius to publicly read this. But, basically, it is a big deal and a big part of the story.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Act 1 Quote
Scene 1
Horatio:
"Before my God, I might not this believe without the sensible and true avouch of mine own eyes.
Horatio says this to Bernardo after they see the king's ghost. I like this because it shows the truth of human nature. I get so frustrated when people don't believe something that I am so sure about, but then again, I may not believe a lot of things if i don't witness them myself. I also like Horatio's honesty in admitting that he probably wouldn't believe someone else if they told him that they had seen the king's ghost.
Horatio:
"Before my God, I might not this believe without the sensible and true avouch of mine own eyes.
Horatio says this to Bernardo after they see the king's ghost. I like this because it shows the truth of human nature. I get so frustrated when people don't believe something that I am so sure about, but then again, I may not believe a lot of things if i don't witness them myself. I also like Horatio's honesty in admitting that he probably wouldn't believe someone else if they told him that they had seen the king's ghost.
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