Hamlet 3.1 Virtue and Beauty

The transcript explores the themes of virtue and beauty in Hamlet's dialogue with Ophelia. It discusses how Hamlet perceives the relationship between these concepts, suggesting that beauty can corrupt virtue. Ophelia's optimistic view contrasts with Hamlet's cynical twist on her words. The discussion also touches on Hamlet's possible awareness of being spied on and his reflections on his mother's motivations.

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