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Hamlet 4.7 What the Critics Say
This video discusses critical perspectives on Gertrude's announcement of Ophelia's death in Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Critics explore the thematic parallels between Gertrude and Ophelia, the romantic and tragic views of...
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Hamlet 4.7 “Your Sister’s Drowned, Laertes”
This video focuses on Gertrude's startlingly brief announcement of Ophelia's death in Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It highlights how her abruptness reflects the accelerating pace of tragic events within the play.
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Hamlet 4.7 “Let Shame Say What it Will”
This video delves into Laertes' emotional response to Ophelia's death in Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It explores his internal conflict between masculine stoicism and his overwhelming grief, highlighting the significance of...
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Hamlet 3.4 Why It's Cool
This video examines a critical scene in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where the killing of Polonius by Hamlet marks a significant turning point in the play, escalating the action towards the tragic climax. It discusses the themes of...
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Hamlet 3.4 The Death of Polonius
This video presents a critical moment from Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," focusing on the dramatic and tragic stabbing of Polonius. It captures Hamlet's reaction when he hears a noise behind the curtain and, thinking it is...
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Hamlet 3.1 Why It's Cool (162) - Emotion and Confusion
This video delves into the complexities of Hamlet and Ophelia's relationship in a pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Hamlet." It examines Hamlet's harsh and emotionally charged interaction with Ophelia, exploring the ambiguity of his...
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Hamlet 3.1 Ophelia's Soliloquy
This video examines Ophelia's soliloquy in "Hamlet," where she reflects on the stark contrast between the admirable qualities Hamlet once possessed and his current troubled state. Her words highlight the irony of her situation, observing...
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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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Romeo and Juliet 3.2 Performance: Juliet, Lines 97-127
This video segment features Juliet's intense monologue from lines 97-127 in Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Here, Juliet struggles with the conflicting emotions of grief and loyalty, mourning Tybalt's death while...
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Macbeth 3.2 Interview: Lady Macbeth and Macbeth
This video explores a key scene from Act 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on the emotional turmoil and moral conflict experienced by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth after seizing the throne. It delves into their reflections on the hollow...
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Macbeth 3.4 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 88b-96a
This video showcases a gripping performance from Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Macbeth, confronted by Banquo's ghost at the royal banquet, reacts with increasing terror and instability. In his lines, Macbeth exclaims...
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Macbeth 3.4 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 125-129
This video presents a compelling portrayal of Macbeth's emotional turmoil in Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." In these lines, Macbeth grapples with the haunting presence of Banquo's ghost, revealing his inner conflict and...
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Macbeth 3.4 Performance: Lady Macbeth, Lines 63-71
In this performance, Lady Macbeth addresses her husband's hallucinations during the royal banquet. She tries to stabilize the situation by dismissing Macbeth's visions of Banquo's ghost as mere fits he has suffered since youth.
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Macbeth 3.2 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 14-29
This video features a powerful performance of Macbeth from Act 3, Scene 2. In this scene, Macbeth uses the metaphor of a "scorched snake" to express the incomplete resolution of his violent actions and the ongoing threat he still feels....
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Macbeth 3.1 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 29-39
This video explores Act 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Macbeth discusses the exile of Duncan's sons to England and Ireland, and their denial of any role in their father's murder. This episode examines the themes of deception,...
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Macbeth 2.4 Performance: Ross, 14-18a
This video delves into a dramatic moment from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on the bizarre behavior of Duncan’s horses, which turn wild and break free from their stalls. The performance highlights this event as a symbol of...
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Macbeth 2.4 Performance: Old Man, Lines 40-41
This video examines a scene from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where blessings are bestowed upon characters who seek to turn bad situations into good and make friends of enemies. The discussion explores themes of morality and...
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Macbeth 2.4 Performance: Old Man, Lines 10b-18b
This video delves into a scene from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where characters discuss unnatural events, like a falcon being killed by a much smaller owl. This segment underscores the theme of the natural order being disrupted,...
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Macbeth 2.4 Performance: Old Man, Lines 1-4a
This video explores a poignant scene from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Old Man reflects on his long life, noting that the current events surpass all past horrors and strangeness he has witnessed. The analysis emphasizes the...
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Macbeth 2.4 Performance: Macduff, 24b-27a
This video features a performance from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on the mysterious flight of King Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, after their father's murder. The performance highlights how their sudden departure...
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Crash Course Literature #409: Free Will, Witches, Murder, and Macbeth, Part 1
The Sound! The Fury! In this episode, John talks about Shakespeare's Scottish play, Macbeth. So, was Macbeth really predestined to do all the murdering and bad kinging and other terrible stuff? That's the big question in Macbeth, and...