Hamlet 2.1 Word Nerd: Down gyved

The transcript explains that garters are used to hold up stockings, and if not worn or attached, the stockings fall and bunch around the ankles. The term 'jive' is likened to leg shackles, suggesting that Hamlet's stockings resemble shackles when they fall down.

What are garters used for in the context of Hamlet's attire?

• To tie his shoes

• To secure his hat

• To fasten his belt

• To hold up his stockings

What might the absence of garters suggest about Hamlet's appearance?

• He is wearing a uniform

• He is careless about his attire

• He is well-dressed

• He is preparing for a dance

What happened to Hamlet's stockings when they were not held up?

• They changed color

• They bunched up around his ankles

• They disappeared

• They were torn

What does the term 'down jived' metaphorically refer to in the context of Hamlet's stockings?

• A dance move

• A type of fabric

• A type of music

• Leg shackles

How are Hamlet's stockings compared to leg shackles?

• They are piled around his ankles

• They are heavy

• They are made of metal

• They are locked