Characters: Hamlet (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Hamlet's defining characteristic
Hamlet's defining characteristic
Internal conflict
Hamlet's famous soliloquy
Hamlet's famous soliloquy
To be or not to be
Core trait: Hamlet's emotional state
Core trait: Hamlet's emotional state
Melancholy and inner turmoil
Gertrude's marriage to Claudius described as
Gertrude's marriage to Claudius described as
Incestuous
Hamlet's realisation about humanity
Hamlet's realisation about humanity
Inherent duality - people have both good and evil
Device Hamlet uses to expose Claudius's guilt
Device Hamlet uses to expose Claudius's guilt
Play within the play
Hamlet's friend showing genuine connection
Hamlet's friend showing genuine connection
Horatio
Traditional interpretation: Hamlet's tragic flaw
Traditional interpretation: Hamlet's tragic flaw
Indecision and procrastination
Psychological interpretation: Hamlet may suffer from
Psychological interpretation: Hamlet may suffer from
Depression or anxiety disorders
Themes Hamlet embodies throughout the play
Themes Hamlet embodies throughout the play
Existential themes