Hamlet 3.3 Discussion: “My Stronger Guilt”

The video discusses the rank smell associated with Hamlet's father, noticeable even in heaven. It explains Claudius's reference to the primal eldest curse, linking it to the biblical story of Cain and Abel. The video also explores how Claudius's monologue is the origin of the expression 'something stinks'.

What is the significance of the smell associated with Hamlet's father?

• It represents the love between Hamlet and his father.

• It symbolizes the corruption in Denmark.

• It is a sign of the father's wealth.

• It is a metaphor for his father's wisdom.

To which biblical story does Claudius refer when mentioning the 'primal eldest curse'?

• The story of Noah's Ark

• The story of David and Goliath

• The story of Cain and Abel

• The story of Moses and the Exodus

What action led to the curse mentioned by Claudius?

• Cain's refusal to offer a sacrifice

• Cain's murder of his brother Abel

• Abel's betrayal of Cain

• Cain's theft of Abel's sheep

What expression originates from Claudius's monologue?

• The calm before the storm

• Something stinks or smells too high

• A blessing in disguise

• A wolf in sheep's clothing

What does the expression 'something stinks or smells too high' imply?

• A person is very wealthy

• A situation is suspicious or corrupt

• An event is very exciting

• A place is very clean