Hamlet 1.2 Metaphor: Nature's Garden

The transcript discusses the perception of nature during Shakespeare's time, comparing it to an unweeded garden. Unlike today's romanticized view, nature was seen as brutal and dangerous, requiring human intervention through religion, law, and agriculture to make it safe and productive for society.

Describe the metaphor of nature as an 'unweeded garden' in the context of Shakespeare's works.

How did Shakespeare's audience perceive nature compared to modern views?

What does the phrase 'brutal, uncomfortable and dangerous' suggest about the natural world in Shakespeare's time?

What role did human intervention play in the relationship between society and nature during Shakespeare's time?

In what ways did religion, law, and agriculture contribute to controlling nature?