ACT 1,2 HAMLET’S GRIEF Flashcards
what is hamlet described to be wearing?
suits of solemn black
what is the significance of stagecraft in 1,2?
hamlet is stood alone away from the celebrations
He’s dressed in darker colours in comparison to everyone else (Branagh)
what does Gertrude tell hamlet
cast thy nighted colours off
what does hamlet respond to Gertrude with
seems madam? Nay it is; I know not seems
analyse seems madam? Nay it is; I know not what seems
he calls out his mothers hypocrisy by emphasising his own genuine grief and deconstructs hers
what does hamlet describe his mothers grief as
the most unrighteous tears
what does hamlet call Gertrude
Obey you madam
Madam it is normal
Analyse madam
suggests a distance between hamlet and Gertrude
Sense of begrudging respect and willingness - passive nature of hamlet
what pun does hamlet make
a little less than kin and more than kind
analyse a little less than kin and more than kind
hamlet makes a pun showing how he is resentful towards the incestuous marriage and how it disrespects his father
