Hamlet 3.3 “My Mother Stays”

The transcript discusses a scene where Claudius is found praying, drawing a parallel between purging sins and a historical medical practice of using laxatives to cleanse the body. This analogy highlights how Claudius inadvertently extends his life by confessing his sins, similar to how a sick person prolongs life by purging their bowels.

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