Hamlet first soliloquy Act 1 scene 2- shows that he wants to dissolve/disappear- very passive reflects Hamlet’s inability to act- suicide against god and therefore a sin- moral dilemma O, that this too too solid flesh would melt
Tis unmanly grief, it shows a will most incorrect to heavenĬlaudius to Hamlet about his grief Act 1 scene 2- briefing is excessive- he has just lost his father- shows how insensitive Claudius is and evil as he caused this grief, suggests that Hamlet is being effeminate- insulting and degrading in this era, religious undertones- ironic ‘an eye for an eye’ Hamlet to Gertrude about his grief Act 1 scene 2- Shows how miserable he is- death has greatly affected him, grief is embedded into his very beginning/soul Gertrude to Hamlet about his father’s death Act 1 scene 2- Kind, gentle tone shows her kindness towards Hamlet- motherly, cares for him, trying to be practical- reasons for remarrying= secures the kingdom Hamlet aside about Claudius Act 1 scene 2- puns show the creepy relationship that the marriage has resulted in- dislikes how closely related he is to Claudius- show that he never liked Claudius- witty and cleaver- likeable hero Our dear brother’s death the memory be greenĬlaudius to the court about his brother’s death Act 1 scene 2- irony of dear as he killed the king- liar and opposite of Old Hamlet, ‘green’ reminds the audience how recent the death is- Hamlet’s reaction normal, court business will continue as normal- insincere, audience dislike him quicklyĪ little more than kin, and less than kind
Horatio about the sun rise Act 1 scene 1- beautiful metaphor and imagery- inspires hope- the day and light are good- leaves the supernatural and spooky behind Horatio about Caesar’s death Act 1 scene 1- prepares the audience for a play revolving around death- disasters will follow after the ghost ‘Tis bitter cold, And I am sick at heartįrancisco to Horatio and Barnardo Act 1 Scene 1- idea of fear and worry- something bad is going on here Horatio about King Hamlet Act 1 scene 1- shows the audience how brave Old Hamlet was- what a good king he was- Hamlet has a lot to live up to, contrast to Claudiusįor this relief much thanks.
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