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Where does something is rotten in Denmark come from?
This expression is from one of the most recognized works of Shakespeare. The line "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark" is from Hamlet.
What does something is rotten in Denmark mean?
Originally it's the ominous start from Shakespeare's Hamlet "There's something rotten in the state of Denmark..." It referred to the foul play involved in the plot.
There is something rotten in the state of Denmark?
In the days of Hamlet there definitely was. How things are now-a-days I'm really not up on.
What does it mean when marcellus states sometthing is rotten in the state of denmark?
This quote comes from the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare. It refers to the fact that there is incest and murder going on in the Danish royal family.
Words credited to William Shakespeare?
Are you looking for phrases or just individual words? Phrases include: To thine own self be true ..with bated breath There is something rotten in the state of Denmark. To be or not to be-that is the question. Neither a borrower or a lender be Sweets for the sweet Not a mouse stirring ..a foregone conclusion I am sure there is more, that's all I can think of at the moment.
Where does something is rotten in Denmark come from?
This expression is from one of the most recognized works of Shakespeare. The line "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark" is from Hamlet.
What does something is rotten in Denmark mean?
Originally it's the ominous start from Shakespeare's Hamlet "There's something rotten in the state of Denmark..." It referred to the foul play involved in the plot.
There is something rotten in the state of Denmark?
In the days of Hamlet there definitely was. How things are now-a-days I'm really not up on.
What does it mean when marcellus states sometthing is rotten in the state of denmark?
This quote comes from the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare. It refers to the fact that there is incest and murder going on in the Danish royal family.
What is rotten in the state of denmark as marcellus tell us what do you learn about the situation in scene you in sceneII?
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Words credited to William Shakespeare?
Are you looking for phrases or just individual words? Phrases include: To thine own self be true ..with bated breath There is something rotten in the state of Denmark. To be or not to be-that is the question. Neither a borrower or a lender be Sweets for the sweet Not a mouse stirring ..a foregone conclusion I am sure there is more, that's all I can think of at the moment.
Something stinks in Norway Where did this quote come from?
*grin* Close! The quote is, "Something is rotten in the State of Denmark." It's from Hamlet, Act I, Scene IV, said by Marcellus to Horatio, as he's commenting on the injustice and corruption in the political/royal hierarchy.
Was the scenery of Shakespeare's plays visual?
In most of the original Elizabethan productions of Shakespeare's plays, there was very minimal scenery. Aspects such as time and location were largely supplied by the actors' dialogue (i.e., "This castle hath a pleasant seat"; "Methinks something's rotten in the state of Denmark!"). The appearances of the surroundings of the characters were largely left to the audience's imagination. Stages such as that at the Globe Theatre did, however, have a trapdoor, and also a cannon placed above the stage that could be fired for theatrical effect.
Who said 'something is rotten in the state of Denmark?
Bush The quote is from the play "Hamlet" and the remark is made by Marcellus in Act I, scene iv. Marcellus is one of the guard along the battlements of the castle that has alerted Hamlet to the apparition of his dead father.
What did Hamlet smell?
the 'smell' is alluding to something wrong, not an actual odor- Ex- when you smell something fishy going on- it doesn't actually mean you smell flounder Hamlet quotes- "There is something rotten in the state of Denmark" "The old chief will wear his feathers, ride his pony and eat his corn when you smell the flowers that they put on your grave"
Where is Poland according to Hamlet?
Poland is just the other side of Denmark. Historically, no Polish state ever got that close to Denmark, even at its largest. But we should be used to geographical anomalies in Shakespeare after hearing about the seacoast of Bohemia
When was Ministry of the State of Denmark created?
Ministry of the State of Denmark was created in 1914.
