Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Flashcards
1
Q
The two characters orchestrate as one
A
‘What should we say my lord?’ (G) – Term ‘we’, their actions are always dictated by others
2
Q
sent for you
A
‘I know the good King and Queen have sent for you’ (H) – Shows his intellect/we feel sympathy?
3
Q
Pipe
A
‘Will you play upon this pipe?’ … ‘Tis as easy as lying’… ‘You would play upon me’
4
Q
Sponge
A
‘Take you me for a sponge, my lord?’ ( R)
‘Aye si, that soaks up the king’s countenance, his rewards, his authorities.’ (H)
5
Q
Conscience
A
‘They are not near my conscience’ (H)
6
Q
Love
A
My lord, you once did love me. (R)
And do still, by these pickers and stealers. (H)
