Act 4 Scene 7 Flashcards
1
Q
‘knowing ear that he which hath your noble slain pursu’d my life.’
A
Claudius praises Laertes ability to discern the truth. He very cleverly highlights that they have a common enemy- attempts to unite - machiavellian
2
Q
‘the queen his mother’
A
Claudius as weak - does not act on P’s death
3
Q
‘Upon my life, Lamord’
A
Claudius simply agrees- machiavellian, manipulating Laertes grief, getting others to be ignoble on his behalf
4
Q
‘was your father dear to you? Or are you like the painting of a sorrow’
A
Questioning fuels Laertes action through anger. Metaphor suggests his grief is being feigned