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Hamlet assumes that Claudius is confessing his sins to God. If he kills him in the act of prayer, Claudius will go to heaven. Hamlet does not see this as the fullest act of revenge that he seeks ...
Do not forever with thy vailèd lids. Seek for thy noble father in the dust. Thou knowst ’tis common: all that lives must die, Passing through nature to eternity. (I.ii.) Gertrude directs these words to Hamlet in an attempt to comfort him and bring an end to his grief. For his part, Hamlet interprets Gertrude’s lines as evidence that his ...
More matter, with less art. – William Shakespeare. Hamlet, Act 2, Scene 2. Queen Gertrude interrupts the long-winded Polonius to tell him to stop embroidering things and get to the point, when he begins speaking about Hamlet’s madness. No, not I; I never gave you aught. – William Shakespeare. Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1.
Looking at class, Claudius, Queen Gertrude, King Claudius, and Prince Hamlet—all royals—die on-stage, but King Hamlet—also a royal—dies off-stage. Ophelia, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern—all nobles—die off-stage, but Laertes—also a noble— dies on-stage. Looking at manner of death, King Hamlet and Gertrude were poisoned; Polonius,
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Jun 2, 2020 · Act 3, scene 4. ⌜ Scene 4 ⌝. Synopsis: In Gertrude’s room, Polonius hides behind a tapestry. Hamlet’s entrance so alarms Gertrude that she cries out for help. Polonius echoes her cry, and Hamlet, thinking Polonius to be Claudius, stabs him to death. Hamlet then verbally attacks his mother for marrying Claudius.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. Related Characters:Hamlet (speaker), Horatio. Related Themes: Page Number and Citation: 1.5.187-188. Cite this Quote. Explanation and Analysis: Unlock with LitCharts A +. Act 2, Scene 2 Quotes.
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The phrase "passing through nature to eternity" suggests that death is a natural part of life and leads to a higher spiritual realm. Gertrude's acceptance of death contrasts with Hamlet's preoccupation with it and his desire for revenge, highlighting their differing attitudes towards mortality. “Sweets to the sweet: farewell” (Act V, Scene 1)
