The Soliloquies of Hamlet (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Soliloquy definition
Soliloquy definition
Character speaks thoughts aloud while alone on stage
Number of major soliloquies in Hamlet
Number of major soliloquies in Hamlet
Six
1st soliloquy main feelings
1st soliloquy main feelings
Grief over father's death & disgust at mother's remarriage
What 1st soliloquy establishes about Hamlet
What 1st soliloquy establishes about Hamlet
Thoughtful, introspective person
2nd soliloquy: Hamlet's primary focus becomes
2nd soliloquy: Hamlet's primary focus becomes
Revenge
3rd soliloquy: Hamlet criticises himself for
3rd soliloquy: Hamlet criticises himself for
Failure to take action against Claudius
Opening words of 4th (most famous) soliloquy
Opening words of 4th (most famous) soliloquy
To be, or not to be
4th soliloquy main topic
4th soliloquy main topic
Philosophical debate about existence & suicide
5th soliloquy: phrase about speaking to mother
5th soliloquy: phrase about speaking to mother
Speak daggers but use none
6th soliloquy: why Hamlet doesn't kill praying Claudius
6th soliloquy: why Hamlet doesn't kill praying Claudius
Might send Claudius to heaven, not true revenge