Hamlet 1.2 Dig Deeper: Religion and Suicide

The video discusses the 6th commandment from Exodus, 'Thou shalt not kill,' and questions whether suicide is equivalent to murder. It explores how early modern Europe viewed suicide as a grave sin, denying those who committed it a Christian burial and condemning their souls to hell. These beliefs are significant in the context of the play being studied.

What were the consequences for someone who committed suicide in early modern Europe?

Why will the beliefs regarding suicide take on more significance later in the play?