Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Bodkin

The video tutorial discusses the dagger as a sharp weapon, emphasizing its readiness when unsheathed. It also explores the term 'bodkin,' historically used for a needle-like tool for piercing materials, and its continued use today. Additionally, the tutorial explains the figurative use of 'bodkin' to describe someone squeezed between two others, akin to a needle being pushed through a tight space.

What is a dagger described as in the video?

• A musical instrument

• A decorative item

• A sharp, pointed weapon

• A blunt tool

In Shakespeare's time, what was a 'bodkin' used for?

• Punching holes in materials

• Writing

• Gardening

• Cooking

How is the term 'bodkin' used in modern times?

• As a musical instrument

• As a needle-like instrument for materials

• As a tool for gardening

• As a type of clothing

What does it mean to 'sit bodkin'?

• To sit on a cushion

• To sit tightly between two people

• To sit comfortably

• To sit in a large space

Which image is used to describe the figurative use of 'bodkin'?

• A person sitting on a throne

• A person like a needle being pushed through something

• A person standing in a crowd

• A person lying on a bed