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7. To say that Hamlet is acting in such a bizarre way as a deliberate strategy would only be half true. Hamlet may strategically be acting crazy to justify his actions against Claudius. In a sense, his "craziness" will act as a scapegoat. In terms of disposition, Hamlet's use of "antic disposition" is an expression of two things: his anger and his burning desire for revenge. The tremendous misfortunes that Hamlet is faced cause him to become severely angered. His anger leads to the desire for sweet revenge - the "murther" of Claudius.

14. Hamlet is very aware of Rosencrantz and Guildenstein's intentions. When Hamlet says "Why, then, 'tis none to you; for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so," he is carefully persuading his friend's to confess their shady inquiry. Hamlet seems to be aware of his awareness of his madness: "I am but mad ..... I know a hawk from a handsaw." Hamlet is saying that he does know what is normal and what is not and that his madness may just be an act.

Discussion Q #4 Hamlet

The arguments of Laertes and Polonius are similar in that they both are preventing the
marriage of Hamlet and Ophelia. Their goal to prevent this marriage is so that they themselves may have an opportunity to marry a valuable woman. Another reason that they have this front is because Ophelia will not be loved by Hamlet the way she deserves. Hamlet is wealthy and will be distracted. Thus, their relationship will be consist of unrequited love. Laertes and Polonius disguise their goal by acting as guardians that will protect her chastity. Though both arguments have a common goal, Polonius is more forceful when talking to Ophelia. Although their intention may be good when trying to keep Ophelia's chastity, Laertes and Polonius are attempting to prevent the marriage so that they could marry Ophelia.

To Do or Not to Do? Speech Patterns Will Answer.

In William Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, the author uses carefully crafted language to differentiate the characters. Each character has his own unique speech patterns, which ultimately through the distinctive thoughts and attitudes of those characters enlighten the audience to the themes the author wishes to express.  It is not just what the characters say, but how they say it that makes this play so interesting.  Comparing the speech patterns of two of the more interesting characters in the play, the lead character Hamlet versus his uncle Claudius, will show how Shakespeare uses language to prove one of the main themes of the play – the complexity of taking action.   Hamlet’s patterns reflect indecisive thoughts about life, suicide, and revenge; essentially a torment at the thought of taking action, whereas Claudius takes an action quickly in the play, the murder of Hamlet’s father, that results in emotional torment. Thus, the many differences and some similarities between the way Hamlet and Claudius speak help to express the emotional difficulties and complexities of taking action. 

Prufrock's Love Song

The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock is similar to a monologue as Prufrock releases a stream of consciousness. Prufrock is clearly is unsure of his place on earth. The questions he asks throughout the poem reflect his insecurities. It is important to mention that he is incapable of forming complete questions in most cases. He repeats the question "Do I dare" but does not fully articulate what it is that he dare to do. The question is fully developed when he asks: "Do I dare/Disturb the universe." Prufrock believes that he is a nuisance to the earth. This terribly sad inclination that Prufrock feels and thinks conveys his helplessness on earth. He feels as though his importance amounts to nothing and that he might as well be a crab on the bottom of the sea. In his love story, Prufrock explains his feeling of worthlessness through this monologue.

Marvell's Expression of Love and Tonal Shift...

In To His Coy Mistress, Marvell is desperate in his appeal for the shy yet alluring mistress. His passionate expression of love is romantic in the first stanza. Marvell uses a religious allusion: "And you should, if you please, refuse/Till the conversion of the Jews" to express his never ending love for her. Here, the author's tone is calm about pursuing her for his whole life but his tone shifts, becoming more anxious. The shift in tone begins in the second stanza when the author talks about the lack of time they have to spend with each other. He explains that as they grow older their beauty and lust will eventually wilt: "And your quaint honour turn to dust/And into ashes all my lust." The mood evoked from this tone is discontent. The author is expressing the idea of seizing the moment and not living in regret. He does not want to look back on his life and think about the times he could've spent with her. Instead, he wants to relish every moment with her until the day he dies. The third stanza reveals the author's angst for an everlasting bond with the coy mistress. His expression turns from passionate to hostile. He uses violent words like "strength" and "rough strife" to convey a sense of anger. He becomes angry because he truly loves this woman and does not want to let their opportunity together slip past them. His anger is induced by his passionate love for her. 

Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress"

"Time's winged chariot hurrying near"

Andrew Marvell, in the poem To His Coy Mistress, explains the importance of savoring the moment. The view he expresses is known as carpe diem which is "seizing the moment." He uses an allusion to greek times when he says: "Time's winged chariot hurrying near." The author expresses his yearning to take advantage of the moment and not let any time be wasted. The whole second stanza is the authors expression how quickly time is passing and how he wants to spend each passing moment with the girl. He does not want his lusts turn to ash as they grow older and their beauty wilts with age. This poem is the author's pleading expression seizing the moment.