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Hamlet 3.1 “Lose the name of action”
This video provides a detailed exploration of Hamlet's reflections on action and inaction in Act 3, Scene 1, particularly his famous contemplation that overthinking diminishes our resolve and shifts our intended actions. It examines...
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Hamlet 3.4 Word Nerd: Doom
This video explores the etymology and thematic significance of the word "doom" in Shakespeare's "Hamlet." The discussion elaborates on the evolution of the word from a neutral term meaning judgment or proclamation to its modern...
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Hamlet 3.4 What's Happening?
This video discusses a critical turning point in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Hamlet stages a play to expose King Claudius's guilt in murdering his father. The sequence explores the dramatic escalation following the play's revelation...
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Hamlet 3.4 Performance: Hamlet Confronts Gertrude
This video captures a compelling performance from Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Hamlet confronts his mother, Gertrude, about her remarriage to Claudius. The scene is marked by Hamlet's intense and emotional dialogue,...
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Hamlet 3.4 Language: "Contraction"
This video analyzes a profound moment in Act 3 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Hamlet accuses Gertrude of corrupting the sanctity of marriage. It examines Hamlet's metaphor of the soul being plucked from the body of the marriage contract,...
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Hamlet 3.4 Dig Deeper: Gertrude's "Closet"
This video delves into the setting of Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, examining the significance of the scene taking place in Gertrude's closet—a private chamber, traditionally a woman's secluded space. It discusses historical...
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Hamlet 3.4 “Have You Forgot Me?”
This video delves into Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," focusing on the intense and conflicted dialogue between Hamlet and his mother, Queen Gertrude. Viewers will explore the complex relationship dynamics and Hamlet's feelings...
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Hamlet 3.3 Word Nerd: Gilded
This video explores the metaphor of the "gilded hand" used by Shakespeare in "Hamlet" to describe Claudius's corruption. This insight ties personal historical context to Shakespeare's writing, noting that his father faced penalties under...
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Hamlet 3.3 Why It's Cool
This video highlights a pivotal scene in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where the protagonist stages a play to expose King Claudius's guilt. Claudius's complex character is portrayed with a human, almost sympathetic side, showcasing his...
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Hamlet 3.3 Performance: Claudius Confesses
This performance captures a pivotal moment in Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where King Claudius, alone and conflicted, confesses to the murder of his brother. The scene delves deep into Claudius's turmoil as he grapples with...
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Hamlet 3.3 Language: Horrid Hent
This video delves into a specific instance of wordplay in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Hamlet instructs his sword to rest until a more 'horrid hent'—a phrase rich in alliteration and double meanings. It explores how 'hent' signifies...
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Hamlet 3.3 Interviews with Hamlet, Polonius, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
This video presents a staged series of interviews with key characters from Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," including Hamlet, Polonius, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern. It delves into their personal perspectives and motives,...
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Hamlet 3.3 Interview with Hamlet and Gertrude
This video features a staged interview with Hamlet and Gertrude from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," focusing on the dramatic and emotional encounters in Act 3. The segment reveals Hamlet's inner conflict about avenging his father's death, his...
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Hamlet 3.3 "How His Audit Stands”
This video examines the circumstances of King Hamlet's spiritual state at the time of his murder as described by his son in Act 3, Scene 3 of "Hamlet." It provides an analysis of the word "grossly," exploring its dual connotations in the...
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Hamlet 3.2 What's Happening?
This video focuses on a pivotal moment in Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where the prince orchestrates a play to unmask King Claudius's guilt. It highlights Hamlet's instructions to the players, suggesting how they should act...
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Hamlet 3.2 Interview with Hamlet
This video delves into Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," focusing on Hamlet's advice to the players about the essence of acting and his strategic use of the play within the play to test King Claudius's guilt. It explores Hamlet's...
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Hamlet 3.2 Hamlet’s Wordplay
This video examines a key scene in Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where the interplay between Hamlet and King Claudius is highlighted during the court's attendance at a play. The video focuses on Hamlet's cryptic responses and...
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Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Rub
This video delves into the etymology of the word "rub," particularly its intriguing usage in Shakespeare's "Hamlet." It unpacks how "rub" in the context of the play metaphorically refers to obstacles or difficulties. The discussion...
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Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Inoculate
This video explores the historical origins of the term "inoculate," tracing its evolution from a horticultural technique to its application in early medical practices. It highlights the pioneering use of the smallpox vaccine in the 1700s...
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Hamlet 3.1 Rich Gifts Wax Poor When Givers Prove Unkind
This video features a scene where Ophelia attempts to return gifts to Hamlet, which he denies ever giving. The exchange underscores the disintegration of their relationship and highlights themes of love, rejection, and misunderstanding....
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Hamlet 3.1 Discussion: To Die, to Sleep...Sleep of Death
This video examines Hamlet's philosophical musing on the comparison between death and sleep in his famous soliloquy, "To die, to sleep." It delves into Hamlet's evolving thoughts on the unknown nature of what follows death, which he...
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Hamlet 3.1 Allusion: Neglected Tribute
This video discusses a pivotal plot development in "Hamlet" where Claudius decides to send Hamlet to England under the guise of collecting Denmark's tribute. It explains the historical context of Denmark's influence over regions...
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Hamlet 3.1 "The Undiscovered Country"
This video delves into Hamlet's profound reflections on life and death, particularly his description of death as "the undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns." It highlights Shakespeare's ability to blend the deeply...
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Hamlet 3.4 Language: "Heaven's Face"
This video explores a powerful visual metaphor used by Hamlet in Act 3 to express his disgust at Gertrude's actions. Hamlet describes heaven personified as a face that looks down upon the earth, blushing and appearing sickened by...