Hamlet, Act 5 Scene 1?
In either Hamlet's conversation with the gravedigger, or the interaction between Hamlet and the members of the funeral procession, which aspect of Hamlet is understood easier? And how?
What is the significance of the Ghost's imagery in Hamlet Act 1 Scene 5?
I hope I can answer this question fully and explain it as you need. Act 1 Scene 5 is very important as it the point at which Hamlet becomes aware of Claudius' involvement in his father's death and also decides to kill him because of this. As for what the Ghost actually says, I'm not too sure if you want it explained or what. So, I'm going to say what it all means and hope it can be some help to you!!: "And in the porches of mine ears did pour The leperous distillment, whose effect Holds such an enmity with blood of man That swift as quicksilver it courses through The natural gates and alleys of the body, And with a sudden vigor it doth posset And curd, like eager droppings into milk, The thin and wholesome blood. So did it mine; And a most instant tetter barked about, Most lazarlike, with vile and loathsome crust, All my smooth body." First off, the Ghost is describing how he was killed. So, the first line and a half, simply says that the poision, which the uncle had, was poured into his ears as he slept (in the garden). 'Leperous' means it was poison, 'distillment' just means it was a liquid. The next line is merely stating that it is capable of killing a person or making them ill - 'enmity' neaning, like, a 'hatred' towards the blood of man. It then goes on to say that the poison moved as quickly as mercury through his body - the reference to the 'gates and alleys' literally means the poision worked its way through his veins and stuff such as that. The next few lines basically say it poisoned his blood, erm, with the idea of the poision thickening it, which could either be literal or in the sense that the circulation is slowed. The last few lines, quite graphically, depict the image of sores breaking out over his skin. 'Tetter' is a phrase for a skin disease, and 'lazarlike' is referring to the actual sores - which were disgusting. The whole thing can take on a metaphoric idea, as the spread of the poision represents the spread of 'disease' through the Danish court due to Claudius and Gertrude's marriage and the death of Old Hamlet. Hope this was at least SOME help!! :)
What is the significance of the GraveYard scene in Hamlet?
Hamlet is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601. The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Hamlet's mother. The play vividly charts the course of real and feigned madness—from overwhelming grief to seething rage—and explores themes of treachery, revenge, incest, and moral corruption. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamlet http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/ha... http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitN... http://www.novelguide.com/hamlet/index.h... http://www.campusnut.com/book.cfm?articl... http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monk... http://www.gradesaver.com/ClassicNotes/T... http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/barr... http://www.bookwolf.com/Free_Booknotes/H... http://www.awerty.com/hamlet2.html
Help Please!! 10 pts! What are some Symbols and Imagery for Hamlet Act 1 Scene 5?
And each particular hair to stand on end, Like quills upon the fretful porpentine: is an image - a simile. I, with wings as swift As meditation or the thoughts of love, May sweep to my revenge. is a metaphor which you need to explain witchcraft of his wit is an image which implies the new King is truly devilish That swift as quicksilver it courses through The natural gates and alleys of the body, makes the bloodstream seem like the streets of a town. there are a good few more - see what you can do!
Hamlet, Act 1 Scene 5? Please help.?
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Study Guides: http://www.shmoop.com/hamlet/ http://nfs.sparknotes.com/hamlet/ (No Fear Shakespeare) http://www.litcharts.com/lit/hamlet/ http://www.pathguy.com/hamlet.htm http://www.bookrags.com/notes/ham/ http://www.clicknotes.com/hamlet/index.html http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/hamlet/
HAMLET; act 1 scene 3 question !?
1) Don't borrow from or lend to anyone. It can create relationship problems. 2) Listen well but don't say too much. 3)Take criticsm but reserve your own criticism. 4) Buy what you can afford by don't be showy 5) Be yourself and other men will respect you. Hope this helps. M. http://www.finemp3.com
What does act 5, scene 1, line 260 on hamlet ask?
Well i propably think you played "Replaying the Game" (act V, scene I, line 260)(I honestly couldn't stop laughing) and now ur curious about whats written. But anyway here it is I prithee, take thy fingers from my throat; 259 For, though I am not splenitive and rash, 260 Yet have I in me something dangerous, 261 Which let thy wisdom fear. Hold off thy hand! 262
Important literary devices in Hamlet act 5 scene 2?
what is an important part or passage in the last scene of Hamlet? important literary devices? what are the themes, how does the end tie up to the theme of the whole play? help from any one that can understand Shakespeare.