Revenge Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Key ideas for revenge
A
Justice, delay, morality vs obligation.
2
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Key quotes for revenge
A
“Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder.” (Ghost, 1.5)
“The play’s the thing / Wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the king.” (Hamlet, 2.2)
3
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Characters that link to revenge
A
Hamlet: Delayed revenger.
Laertes: Immediate revenge, emotional.
Fortinbras: Rational and controlled revenge.
4
Q
Context for revenge
A
Revenge tragedy genre (Senecan influence).
Religious conflict between Old Testament justice and New Testament forgiveness.
5
Q
Interpretation of revenge
A
Hamlet’s delay has been seen as moral sophistication or tragic flaw.
