Hamlet 2.2.207 Animated Note: Etymolgy and Use of "Pregnant" in Hamlet

The video explores the use of the words 'pregnant' and 'unpregnant' in Shakespeare's works, particularly in Hamlet. It explains the Latin origins of the words and how Shakespeare uses them figuratively. The video discusses Polonius's comments on Hamlet's replies, which are full of hidden meanings, and Hamlet's critique of flatterers in Act 3. It concludes with an analysis of Hamlet's use of 'unpregnant' in his monologue at the end of Act 2 Scene 2.

What is the common meaning of the term 'pregnant' as used by Shakespeare?

What figurative meaning is associated with the term 'pregnant' in the text?

How does Polonius describe Hamlet's replies?

What does the phrase 'pregnant hinges of their knees' imply about the flatterers?

In what context does Hamlet use the word 'unregnant'?