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Two places in Hamlet where characters get fussy about the abuse of language?
Ashleywilson2007
Being an intellectual and a graduate of Wittenberg University, Hamlet is the primary character whom "gets fussy about the abuse of Language". His frustration with its misuse is evident in more than two points in the text....
1- Hamlet is annoyed with Osrics in that he has so little to say, yet makes an effort to express his idea in the most complex and pretentious way possible (seen in act 5 scene 2. Hamlets frustration is shown in his response, clearly parodying Osric with much more superior wordplay, leaving Osric confused.
2- During Ophelia's burial, Hamlets outburst was sparked by Laertes' hyperbolic ranting, and in a similar vein to the point above, Hamlets outburst also involves an attempt to demonstrate more superior word play.
3- Early on in the text, Hamlet is also revealed his sensitivity on the abuse / misuse of language. In act 1.2, Hamlet demonstrated a level of hostility to Claudius after referring to him as his "son". His hostility was directed at his mother due to her use of the words "Common" and "seems".
I believe there are multiple other situations in which characters get fussy about the abuse of language. Look over the play and see what you can find. Perhaps something on Polonius, who's famous for his pretentious use of language.
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