“He is justly served. It is a poison tempered by himself. Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet. Mine and my father’s death come not upon thee, Nor thine on me” (Act 5, Scene 2, lines 359-363).
The powerful diction used in this quote helps to wrap up the story in its entirety. The use of the word “noble” to describe Hamlet signifies that Laertes has forgiven Hamlet for Polonius’s death. In addition, the words “He is justly served” aids in Laertes’s portrayal as a character sympathetic to Hamlet’s cause, blaming Hamlet for neither Polonius’s death nor his own death.
The powerful diction used in this quote helps to wrap up the story in its entirety. The use of the word “noble” to describe Hamlet signifies that Laertes has forgiven Hamlet for Polonius’s death. In addition, the words “He is justly served” aids in Laertes’s portrayal as a character sympathetic to Hamlet’s cause, blaming Hamlet for neither Polonius’s death nor his own death.
Quote: Horatio: “This lapwing runs away with the shell on his head.”
When looking at this quote with a deconstructionist view two main things can be observed. The lapwing refers to a small bird, and also could be used to indicate small stature in terms of size or honor in a person. A shell on a lapwing’s head would further add to the absurdity of such a small creature fleeing an event unable to see or think clearly.
When looking at this quote with a deconstructionist view two main things can be observed. The lapwing refers to a small bird, and also could be used to indicate small stature in terms of size or honor in a person. A shell on a lapwing’s head would further add to the absurdity of such a small creature fleeing an event unable to see or think clearly.
"If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not now, yet it will come. Readiness"
This quote represents the death, a theme that is present throughout the play. The quote means that in life, there will always be death and that you may die early instead of later and if not when death comes later it will be deliberate and unswayable.
This quote represents the death, a theme that is present throughout the play. The quote means that in life, there will always be death and that you may die early instead of later and if not when death comes later it will be deliberate and unswayable.
“Here, thou incestuous, murderous, damned Dane, Drink off this potion. Is thy union here?”
(Act 5, Scene II)
Hamlet says this to Claudius right before Claudius’ death. This quote is representative of the overall murderous, deadly theme prevalent in this act. Also, the poisoning is symbolic of the time period. Such a poisoning is not as prevalent in modern America, so the fact that Claudius was poisoned shows the historical aspect of the play.
(Act 5, Scene II)
Hamlet says this to Claudius right before Claudius’ death. This quote is representative of the overall murderous, deadly theme prevalent in this act. Also, the poisoning is symbolic of the time period. Such a poisoning is not as prevalent in modern America, so the fact that Claudius was poisoned shows the historical aspect of the play.
"The King is to blame."
What is he that builds stronger than the mason, the shipwright, or the carpenter?” (Act 5, Scene 1, lines 51-52)