Hamlet 1.5 Word Nerd: Harrow

Hamlet 1.5 Word Nerd: Harrow

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the agricultural tool 'harrow', which is used to break up soil and cover seeds. It then explores how Shakespeare uses 'harrow' metaphorically to describe psychological distress, particularly in his play Hamlet. The term is used to convey emotional turmoil, as seen in the character Horatio's reaction to the ghost's apparition.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In which scene does the word 'harrow' first appear, and what is its context?

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What emotions does the ghost evoke when it says 'It harrows me with fear and wonder'?

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