Hamlet — Language, Soliloquies, and Key Scenes (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Flashcards
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Hendiadys definition
Hendiadys definition
Two words connected by 'and' to express one complex idea
Number of major soliloquies in Hamlet
Number of major soliloquies in Hamlet
Seven
Theme of 'To be, or not to be' soliloquy
Theme of 'To be, or not to be' soliloquy
Existential contemplation of suicide versus endurance
Theme of first soliloquy ('solid flesh would melt')
Theme of first soliloquy ('solid flesh would melt')
Suicidal despair and family disgust
Meta-theatricality definition
Meta-theatricality definition
Play draws attention to its own theatrical nature
Example of antithesis in Hamlet
Example of antithesis in Hamlet
To be, or not to be
Metaphysical conceit example in Hamlet
Metaphysical conceit example in Hamlet
Denmark's a prison
Theme of Hamlet's final soliloquy
Theme of Hamlet's final soliloquy
Providential acceptance
Significance of Yorick's skull scene
Significance of Yorick's skull scene
Catalyst for existential resolution; all end as dust
Function of play-within-play
Function of play-within-play
Theatre weaponised against Claudius to expose guilt