Hamlet 1.2 Solid vs Sullied

The video explores textual discrepancies in Shakespeare's Hamlet, focusing on the word 'solid' versus 'sullied' in different versions. It explains the sources of these variations, including the First and Second Quartos and the First Folio. The discussion highlights the challenges of interpreting Shakespeare's intended meaning due to the absence of dictionaries during his time. The video also emphasizes Shakespeare's extensive vocabulary and his contribution to the English language.

What are the three main sources of the play Hamlet discussed in the video?

• The 1st quarto, the First Folio, and the Second Folio

• The 2nd quarto, the First Folio, and the Second Folio

• The 1st quarto, the 3rd quarto, and the First Folio

• The 1st and 2nd quartos and the First Folio

In the context of Hamlet's soliloquy, what does the word 'sallied' potentially mean?

• Solid

• Assailed or assaulted

• Polluted

• Vaporized

Why is it difficult to determine the exact words Shakespeare intended in his plays?

• Because he wrote in a secret code

• Due to the lack of standardized spelling and possible printer errors

• Because he often used multiple synonyms

• Due to the absence of any surviving manuscripts

How many different words did Shakespeare use in his works, according to the video?

• Over 20,000

• Over 15,000

• Over 17,000

• Over 10,000

What was the approximate number of words listed in the first English dictionary published after Shakespeare's time?

• 3,500 words

• 4,500 words

• 2,500 words

• 1,500 words