theme critics: delay

Question 1

George Stevens, 1778: “no writer on Shakespeare…”

Answer 1

“no writer on Shakespeare has taken the pains to point out the immoral tendency of this character.”

Question 2

Phillip Edwards, 1985: “The only person who…”

Answer 2

“The only person who holds a simple view about punishing Claudius is the ghost.”

Question 3

Ulrici, 1839: “regard for the…”

Answer 3

“regard for the eternal salvation of his soul forces him to halt and consider.”