Hamlet 3.4 Language: "Rose" and "Blister"

Hamlet 3.4 Language: "Rose" and "Blister"

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English

11th - 12th Grade

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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.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In what way does Hamlet compare marriage vows to dicer's oaths?

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What does Hamlet imply about Gertrude's marriage vows in relation to her new marriage?

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