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What does the Ghost mean when he says the whole ear of Denmark Is by a forged process of your death Rankly abused?
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∙ 14y ago
I think this is one of many examples of the 'body politic' in Hamlet. This idea, connected with that of the 'chain of being' is that when the top of the social/political hierachy is affected, then the effect is tranmitted throughout the hierachy, or the chain of being.
This example refers to the murder of King Hamlet (the Ghost) who was killed by having poison poured in his ear. Thus his death has affected the whole kingdom. (However, it's worth nothing that it says that the people of Denmark are rankly abused by "a forged process of my death" - which seems to specifically mean that they are abused by the deception of how he died)
Other examples of the body politic in Hamlet:
'Something is rotten in the state of Denmark' - The 'rotten' state is because of the death of King Hamlet. This is similar to the plague that hangs over Thebes after the murder of King Laertes by Oedipus.
'On his choice depends/ The safety and health of this whole state' - Laertes talking about Hamlet to Ophelia
'Live and feed upon your majesty' - Guildenstern referring to the people of Denmark
Anyway, I am not registered here, and only came across this question by googling this quote to find out who said it in preparation for my A2 English tomorrow. Hope this answer helps!
Oscar, Tunbridge Wells, UK.
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