Politics and Power quotes Flashcards
1
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Ghost on Claudius’ cunning manipulation
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“witchcraft of his wit”
2
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Claudius on his guilt and bad conscience
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“bosom as black as death”
3
Q
Claudius on how Old Hamlet’s death has impacted the country
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“our country disorganized and no longer powerful”
4
Q
Polonious controlling Ophelia
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“i would not…have you slander any moment of leisure with the lord Hamlet”
5
Q
Hamlet on Claudius’ kingship, displaying interest in being king
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“popped in between th’election and my hopes”
6
Q
Ophelia’s obedience
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“i shall obey my lord”
7
Q
Marcellus on Denmark’s politics
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“something rotten in the state of Denmark”
8
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Messenger on the pubic supporting Laertes as King and their positivity
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Choose we! Laertes shall be king!”
Caps, hands, and tongues applaud it to the clouds
