Which quote demonstrates the need for pretense within the world of Elsinore? | “…like not in their judgement, but their eyes…” |
Which quote demonstrates Claudius’s desire for a final, lasting stability? | “Diseases desperate grown By desperate appliance are relieved, Or not at all.” |
Which quote demonstrates that life for Hamlet is a cruel predatory world of heartless and unrestrained consumption? | “…we fat all creatures else to fat us, and we fat ourselves for maggots.” |
How does Hamlet note the damaging nature of status corrupting natural purity? | “Your fat king and your lean beggar…” |
How does Hamlet highlight the equalizing nature of death? | “…two dishes, but to one table; that’s the end.” |
How does Hamlet subtly insult Claudius and hint at his destiny for damnation? | “If your messenger find him not there [heaven], seek him i’th’other place yourself.” |
How does Claudius continue the motif of trade and ownership? | “…thine especial safety, Which we do tender” |
How does Hamlet defy Claudius, thus depriving him of his paternal authority over him? | “Farewell dear mother.” |
How does Claudius respond to Hamlet’s defiance, showing his vulnerability, illegitimacy and need for recognition? | “Thy loving father, Hamlet. |
Which quote demonstrates that Claudius requires status and power to have meaning and purpose? | “…my great power thereof give thee sense.” |
How does Claudius attempt to increase his legitimacy through regarding himself as the state- as all of Denmark? | “…thou mayst not coldly set our sovereign process…” |
How does Claudius indicate the extent of his concern with the threat that Hamlet poses? | “…like the hectic in my blood he rages, And thou must cure me.” |
HAMLET- Act 4 Scene 3 KEY QUOTES
August 30, 2019