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What does 'Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind' mean?
These words are from Shakespeare's "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" Act 3, Scene 1. Ophelia says this to Hamlet, immediately after his 'To be or not to be' soliloquy. Hamlet had spoken to Ophelia with sweet rich words. But she thinks he is being unkind, so all his good words are to no avail, and therefore, all his 'rich' sweet-talk turns out, in Ophelia's view, to be empty and poor. They waxed poor. The moon goes through its phases. It waxes and wanes. Similarly, the assumed value of words can pass from being 'rich' to distressingly poor as more information becomes apparently evident. Moving on from the words as seen in the context of the play, the saying means that even expensive gifts are of no value, they are inferior and contemptible if they have been given by someone who turns out to be harsh or cruel in some way.
Who returns hamlet to denmark after his exile?
Ophelia returns Hamlets gifts because she no longer feels that have any value to her since the sentimental value that they once carried has been lost due to his rude and insane behaviour towards her.
Was Giles Corey wealthy or poor?
he was poor
What line tells Hamlet there may have been an affair between Gertrude and Claudius?
The ghost tells him: "Ay, that incestuous, that adulterous beast With witchcraft of his wits, with traiterous gifts-- O wicked wit and gifts that have the power So to seduce--won to his shameful lust The will of my most seeming-virtuous queen. O Hamlet, what a falling off was there From me . . . and to decline Upon a wretch whose natural gifts were poor To those of mine." This language suggests that Gertrude and Claudius were lovers before the murder and indeed it would appear that Claudius committed the murder in part in order to marry Gertrude. Later in the play, Claudius says: "I am still posessed Of those effects for which I did the murder, My crown, mine own ambition, and my Queen."
When was Where the Poor Boys Dance created?
Where the Poor Boys Dance was created in 2000.
What quates means rich gifts wax poor when gives prove unkind ophelia?
This quote means that even valuable gifts lose their worth when the person receiving them turns unkind or unappreciative. In other words, the value of gifts diminishes when they are not received with kindness or gratitude.
What does 'Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind' mean?
These words are from Shakespeare's "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" Act 3, Scene 1. Ophelia says this to Hamlet, immediately after his 'To be or not to be' soliloquy. Hamlet had spoken to Ophelia with sweet rich words. But she thinks he is being unkind, so all his good words are to no avail, and therefore, all his 'rich' sweet-talk turns out, in Ophelia's view, to be empty and poor. They waxed poor. The moon goes through its phases. It waxes and wanes. Similarly, the assumed value of words can pass from being 'rich' to distressingly poor as more information becomes apparently evident. Moving on from the words as seen in the context of the play, the saying means that even expensive gifts are of no value, they are inferior and contemptible if they have been given by someone who turns out to be harsh or cruel in some way.
What Shakespearean allusions are in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series?
In At World's End, Captain Sao Feng says, "... you should never be anything less than what you are." To this, Elizabeth Swann replies, "Pretty speech from a captor, but words whispered through prison bars lose their charm."Elizabeth's wise aphorism is originally derived from a quote by Ophelia in Hamlet, "Take these again, for to the noble mind / Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind" when Hamlet is failing in his attempt to advance Ophelia.
What is another word for are gifts to the poor?
Alms
Does santa give gifts?
Santa is a magical version of St Nicholas. St Nicholas was a man who used to deliver gifts to the poor children because he was rich and wanted to give the poor gifts because he had alot and was much more fortunate.
What did Augustine do to prove that he had changed?
gave the money to the poor
How did akon help the people?
He gives a lot of charity out to the poor and every Christmas he brings a load of gifts to give to the poor children in Africa.
Experiment to prove that gases are poor thermal conductors?
There are many experiments you can perform in order to prove that gases are poor thermal conductors. You can try heating up an enclosed space from the top and feeling the bottom for example.
According to court if joint custody parent is trying to take over primary custodialship away they have to prove poor or damaging environment. what is poor or damaging to the court?
No, you need to prove the best interest of the child. see link
Miserly in a sentence?
The miserly old man charged the poor children double for their holiday gifts.
What did Mother Teresa prove?
She proved that a small, poor, insignificant person with poor health and limited education could change the world, one person at a time.
If your boyfriend gets you gifts do you still date him or move on?
Whoa .... back up the truck! It sounds as if you were thinking of leaving this poor guy. If you were then you have no business accepting gifts from him at all. That was the time when you should have been honest with him! Of course he loves you if he is buying you gifts and you should still date him.
