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How does polonius spying on the scene between hamlet and Gertrude indicate a change in Gertrude's status?
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Why is polonius in Gerturude's bedroom?
To eavesdrop on the conversation between Gertrude and Hamlet
What did polonius hide behind?
It's actually an arras that Polonius hides behind. Both times Polonius hides behind an arras, he does so to eavesdrop on what Hamlet says to somebody else. First, Polonius hides to listen to Hamlet talk to Ophelia, then later, he hides to listen to Hamlet talk to Gertrude.
What is discovered from Gertrude's farewell to Ophelia?
At the funeral, Gertrude says "thou should have been my Hamlet's bride." Polonius and Laertes were sure that the King and Queen would not approve a marriage between Hamlet and their sister, but it appears that they were wrong.
What are the consequences of hamlet bkilling polonius?
The consequences of Hamlet killing Polonius is that he planted the seeds of discord between the supporters.
What are some of the slang expressions and puns hamlet used in his first exchange with Polonius?
Hamlet has his first run-in with Polonius in Act 2 Scene 2. He calls Polonius a fishmonger, a seller of fish, which is slang for a pimp. When Polonius asks, "What is the matter?", meaning "What is the book about?" Hamlet intentionally misunderstands him as meaning "What is the problem?" in the sense of an issue between two people, and says "Between who?"
Does Laertes believe that Hamlet will some day marry Ophelia?
No. He is of the view that Hamlet will have a bride chosen for him, probably some woman of royal blood. He wouldn't be able to marry Ophelia even if he wanted to. (Ironically, Gertrude later reveals that she had intended that Hamlet should marry Ophelia, so Laertes was wrong.)
What effect is created by the scenes between hamlet and polonius being in prose?
The prose in this scene is a series of puns and slang language. It is possible that Shakespeare did this to emphasize the playfulness in the scene while also illustrating how much Hamlet disliked Polonius with the use of insults.
What does Polonius think is the cause of Hamlet's is mad?
he think that hamlet is going mad due the love. the love between Hamlet and Ophelia.
What is the significance of the conversation between mrs Lithebe and Gertrude in Cry the Beloved Country?
The conversation between Mrs. Lithebe and Gertrude in "Cry, the Beloved Country" highlights the generational and cultural divide between them. Mrs. Lithebe represents traditional values and morality, while Gertrude symbolizes the struggles of the younger generation in the rapidly changing urban environment. Their interaction underscores the themes of social change, family dynamics, and the impact of apartheid on South African society.
What does a between words indicate?
part spec
How Genetic is used in Hamlet?
It should come as no surprise that the word "genetic" is not used in Hamlet. The concept of genetics doesn't occur either as the concept wasn't figured out until several hundred years after the play was written. There are two family relationships between characters in the play Hamlet & Gertrude were the parents of Hamlet the prince Polonius is the father of Laertes and Ophelia None of the characters displays any trait which might be genetically linked to their known parents.
What is the symbol used between two code numbers to indicate that a range is available?
The symbol used between two code numbers to indicate that a range is available is a
