| EMOTION | HAMLET’S SANITY | REVENGE PLAN | EFFECT |
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What is... Hamlet’s feeling of cowardliness because he hasn't taken action on Claudius and uncertainty towards his situation about how to provide a remedy.
What has provoked frustration in this soliloquy?
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What is... No, he has a lot of grief and he is talking to himself cause he is worried if he should trust the words from the ghost.
We see Hamlet alone here, no audience. Does he seem crazy?
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What is... Performing a murder like "Old Hamlet's" and seeing Claudius' reaction.
The negative ranting is interrupted as Hamlet muses, “Hum.” What is the plan that has come to him?
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It shows the fear, love, doubt, and passion behind hamlets logic and ties the readers into his plan through emotions
How does this soliloquy enhance the scene/act?
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What is... (2.2.535)
(2.2.564-573)
What phrases emphasize Hamlet’s negative view of himself?
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What is...He made a promise to act swiftly to the
Ghost on his fathers murder. He is angry with him self because he had yet to do so. The soliloquy also demonstrates self understanding. He also shows his disgust in his uncle through many metaphors. Further on in the soliloquy he decides to use the play to show the guilt of Claudius/He is using an indirect way to show the guilt. He also does not trust the ghost but instead thinks that this might be a devil in disguise.
What is this speech saying about Hamlet at this point in time?
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He must carefully seek out the truth by gathering information from various sources before making accusations.
Why does Hamlet feel he should not seek revenge immediately?
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Hamlet is at a crossroads and this will initiate the down fall or salvation of his grand scheme.
What effect does this soliloquy have on the play?
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