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 does Hamlet's father smell like, and how is this significant?

What is the primal eldest curse that Claudius refers to?

How does the biblical account of Cain and Abel relate to Claudius's monologue?

What expression originates from Claudius's monologue, and what does it imply?

In what way is the concept of smell used symbolically in the text?