Hamlet 2.2 Allusion: Hecuba

The transcript discusses a play about the fall of Troy, focusing on Hecuba's intense reaction to her husband Priam's death. It highlights the performance's impact on the audience, including the gods, and draws parallels between the Greek story and Hamlet's situation. Unlike Gertrude, Hecuba is devastated by her husband's death, which occurs publicly and honorably. The story presents Puris as a model for Hamlet, exemplifying swift, decisive action.

What does the public nature of Priam's death signify in the story?

How does the character of Pyrus serve as a model for Hamlet?