Hamlet 3.3 “Tis Not So Above”

The transcript discusses the differences between justice in heaven and on earth, highlighting that in heaven, one must confront their own faults directly. Shakespeare's lines are used to illustrate the Elizabethan court system, where individuals cannot be forced to testify against themselves, unlike in heaven. Claudius's imagery suggests a vivid confrontation with one's wrongdoings, emphasizing the unpleasantness of facing one's faults so closely.

In what way does the text imply that justice in heaven is more severe than earthly justice?

What imagery does Claudius use to describe the confrontation with our faults in heaven?