Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Hamlet Act.1 SC.2

"A little more than kin and less than kind"
The quote explains how hamlet is really upset with the outcome after his fathers death, and also his mother marring his own uncle Claudius that now becomes the new king. Hamlet is also feeling angry, frusturated, sad, and alone because the new king says things about his feelings but doesn't show his feelings and is a bastard overall.
Q1: Are Hamlets feelings towards Ophelia real or not? Why or why not?
Q2: For what reasons should Hamlet believe his dad about Claudius killing him to overrule his crown?
Voc: Queen act.1 sc.2 "Do not forever with thy Vailed lids"
Vailed lids: lowered eyes.