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In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," the clowns, or gravediggers, are digging up old bones as part of their job in the graveyard. This scene serves as a commentary on mortality and the inevitability of death, highlighting the transient nature of life. The gravediggers' banter adds a dark humor to the play, contrasting with the themes of loss and existential contemplation that permeate Hamlet's journey. Their conversation also reveals social hierarchies and attitudes towards death in Elizabethan society.
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What is the relationship between Old Hamlet and Hamlet?
Hamlet Sr (Old Hamlet) was the King of Denmark and Hamlet Jr's (Hamlet) father. Hamlet Sr dies at the beginning of the play and the story follows Hamlet Jr as the main character. Hope this helps, Have a great day.
How old should you be to watch killer clowns?
i think you have to be 18 years opr older to watch killer clowns
Is Hamlet sympathetic?
Only to Yoric, Horatio and Old Hamlet; The rest of the cast gets a lot of flack from Hamlet.[and heccuba~]
How long has the Grave-digger been digging graves in Hamlet?
The gravedigger (actually the Sexton Clown) thinks Hamlet was sent to England because he was mad. Here is the relevant dialogue. ~=~ Hamlet: Aye, marry, why was he sent into England? Sexton Clown: Why? Because he was mad! He shall recover his wits there, or if he do not, 'tis no great matter there. Hamlet: Why? Sexton Clown: 'Twill not be seen in him there; there, the men are as mad as he. ~=~
What did common people think killed Old Hamlet?
The play did not indicate what people thought about Old Hamlet's death, the cause, I mean.
How does the allusion of old Trojan king Priam parallel the events of the play Hamlet?
It parallels the events of the play since it was also about a murder of a King from a trusted person. This is like Old Hamlet's murder, which was a backstabbing by Claudius, Old Hamlet's brother.
What is a Hamlet in Ireland?
A hamlet is an old name for a small village. It is also the name of a cigar and a play.
Old word for village or hamlet?
Hamel
Who is Rosencrantz and Guilenstern in Hamlet?
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are old school buddies of Hamlet's. They have been hired by the king to spy on Hamlet to find out why he is acting so peculiarly.
Who is Hamlet's 'old college buddies'?
Guildenstern and Rosencrantz
Hamlet's language shows that he is fond of?
His father, Old Hamlet. The ghost who later speaks to him.
Claudius and gertrude are the rulers of?
Claudius kills Old Hamlet the former king, then marries Gertrude (Old Hamlet's wife) so Claudius is now the King of Denmark.
