Hamlet 1.2 Hamlet's Depression

The transcript explores Hamlet's deep despair and wish to disappear, hindered by biblical commandments against suicide. It describes his perception of the world as gray and useless, reflecting a common trait among depressed individuals. The monologue uses strong visual imagery, such as Hamlet's wish for his flesh to melt and the metaphor of the world as an unweeded garden, to convey his sense of abandonment by God and the bleakness he sees in the world.

What prevents Hamlet from committing suicide despite his deep despair?

• Concern for his family

• Lack of courage

• Biblical commandments

• Fear of the unknown

How does Hamlet perceive the world around him?

• Vibrant and full of life

• Gray and useless

• Exciting and adventurous

• Full of opportunities

What role does visual imagery play in Hamlet's monologue?

• It highlights the beauty of the world

• It confuses the audience

• It adds humor to the scene

• It helps convey Hamlet's bleak perspective

What metaphor does Hamlet use to describe his wish for his physical form?

• A flying bird

• A burning fire

• A melting liquid

• A solid rock

How does Hamlet describe the world in his metaphor?

• A blooming garden

• A bustling city

• A desert

• An unweeded garden