Hamlet 3.3 “What’s in Prayer”

The transcript explores the dual role of prayer in preventing sin and seeking forgiveness. It highlights the importance of forgiveness when prevention is no longer possible, using Claudius's phrase 'I'll look up' as an example of Shakespearean wordplay. This phrase signifies both optimism and an appeal to heaven for forgiveness.

What is one of the primary functions of prayer according to the video?

• To entertain

• To gain power

• To prevent sinning

• To ensure wealth

What does the video suggest about seeking forgiveness?

• It is not important at all

• It is important even after sinning

• It is too late once you have sinned

• It is only necessary before sinning

What does Claudius's phrase 'I'll look up' signify in Shakespeare's English?

• To give up

• To cheer up

• To look down

• To look sideways

In the context of the video, what does 'look up' also mean?

• To look at the stars

• To look up to heaven

• To look at the ground

• To look at the ocean

What is the dual meaning of 'look up' as discussed in the video?

• To look up and back

• To look up and around

• To look up and down

• To cheer up and appeal to heaven