Hamlet Flashcards
What does Hamlet say in his first soliloquy?
“O that this too too sold flesh would melt”
considers suicide- will x as against gods laws. Blank verse shows how status and soliloquy reveal honest emotions
What does Horatio say about king Hamlet?
“Valiant hamlet”- 1.1
King Hamlet well respected by his people, ideas of legacy and hereditary status.
What does Hamlet say about women in first soliloquy?
“Frailty thy name is women”
condemns all women for being weak- based on mothers “Over hasty marriage”- first evidence of misogynistic tendencies?
What does Hamlet say about his mothers and Claudius’ marriage?
“O most wicked speed”- 1.2, Hamlets fury at how quickly his mother re-married
“Incestuous sheets”- 1.2, criminalises the marriage, Hamlet sees marriage as a subversion of normality
What is the state of Denmark?
“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark”-1.4
an ominous warning after Hamlet follows the ghost- create a sense of corruption
What does Polonius say about Hamlets madness?
“Though this be madness, yet there is method in it”-2.2,
rightfully guesses Hamlets madness is an “antic disposition” contrasts the “wretched rash intruding fool”, Polonius shows intellect here
What does Hamlet call himself during his second soliloquy?
” A coward…pigeon livered”-2.2, self-reproach- Hamlets not convinced that he can carry out revenge
What does Hamlet say about Denmark?
“Denmark’s a prison”-2.2, Shows how Hamlet feels trapped, suffocated, ensnared
What does Hamlet say about Claudius in 2nd soliloquy?
“Remorseless, treacherous, lecherous, kindless villain!”-2.2, Hamlets thought about Claudius, condemnation of him and his corrupt acquisition of the throne
What does Hamlet say to Ophelia about women and deception?
“God hath given you one face and you make yourself another”-3.1
misogynistic again- suggesting all women are duplicitous. He’s right however- Ophelia has spied on him for Claudius. Shows hamlets’ intellect and insight. Early signs of epitomised revenge hero
What does Claudius say when watching the play?
“Give me some light: away!”-3.2
Makes an excuse to leave hall, an admission of guilt in Hamlets eyes. Irony of light imagery suggesting purity and innocence, Claudius juxtaposes this w corruption enshrining his amoral nature.
What does Hamlet say about Gertrude and daggers?
“I will speak daggers but use none”- 3.2
Tells audience how he intends to speak to mother, will x kill mother, insinuates compassion and love.
What does Hamlet say to Gertrude following his murder of Polonius?
“A bloody deed. almost as bad, good mother, as kill a king and marry his brother”-3.4
a couplet in which he tells her what he knows about Claudius’ involvement in fathers death. Immediately follows Polonius’ death, shows disturbing lack of guilt and remorse.
What does Hamlet say to Gertrude about being cruel?
“I must be cruel only to be kind”- 3.4
a sane comment implying fondness for his mother and, perhaps, Ophelia?
What does Hamlet say about Polonius’ death to Claudius?
“If indeed you find him not within this month, you shall nose him as you go up the stairs”-4.3, a gross and cold joke from Hamlet about the whereabouts of Polonius’ body. Again, stark lack of guilt or affliction with guilt.
What does Hamlet say during the final scene while holding a skull?
“Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio”-5.1
Hamlet famously musing about physical and moral corruption
What does Hamlet say to Horatio about Claudius?
“He hath killed my king and whored my mother”-5.2
a lucid and blunt analysis being revealed to his friend- Hamlets madness seems to have gone. Hamlet asserts his fate and his vengeance and lets go of “antic disposition”
What does Hamlet say about his battle with Laertes?
“I will gain nothing but my shame and the odd hits”-5.2
dramatic irony in the prose. The audience know that Hamlet is bound to be killed, solidifies the sadness of his death
What does Hamlet say to Laertes before the duel?
” Give me your pardon sir, I’ve done you wrong”-5.2
he confesses his guilt to Laertes and asks for forgiveness- gaining sympathy from audience
What does Hamlet call Claudius at the end of the play?
“Thou incestuous, murderous, damned Dane… Drink of that poison”
public declaration pf Claudius’ crimes. The climax of Hamlets wrath against Claudius.
What are Hamlets last words?
“The rest is silence”- Hamlets final words. Silence connotations to peace and tranquillity, order finally restored
What does Horatio say about Hamlet after he dies?
“Good night sweet prince, and flights of angels sing the to thy rest”-5.2
a suitable poignant farewell from Hamlet’s closest friend. Sure to elicit sadness from audience
