Hamlet 3.4 Language: "Rose" and "Blister"

In this video, Hamlet accuses Gertrude of tarnishing modesty by remarrying her brother-in-law and possibly being complicit in King Hamlet's death. He uses metaphors to illustrate his disdain, comparing Gertrude's actions to replacing a rose with a blister, symbolizing the shift from virtue to vice. The video also explores the symbolism of marriage vows, likening them to the unreliable promises of gamblers, highlighting the theme of broken trust.

What is the primary accusation Hamlet makes against Gertrude?

• She has betrayed her son.

• She has stolen from the kingdom.

• She has remarried her brother-in-law.

• She has left Denmark.

What metaphor does Hamlet use to describe the change in Gertrude's love?

• A rose turning into a thorn.

• A rose replaced by a blister.

• A diamond turning into coal.

• A river drying up.

In Shakespeare's time, what did a White Rose symbolize?

• War and peace.

• Wealth and power.

• Love and passion.

• Virtue and chastity.

How does Hamlet describe Gertrude's new marriage vows?

• As binding as a king's decree.

• As strong as a knight's promise.

• As pure as a saint's prayer.

• As false as dicer's oaths.

What does Hamlet imply about Gertrude's original vows to King Hamlet?

• They were never sincere.

• They have been proven false.

• They were misunderstood.

• They were fulfilled.