Hamlet’s disillusionment and sorrow may be inherent in his character - he is, after all, a sensitive and emotional young man caught in a destiny not of his own making - but his frequent use of language and imagery related to corruption serve to enhance the atmosphere of chaos and motifs of immorality which inform our understanding of the play.
Act 1 Scene 2 - "O that this too too sullied flesh would melt..." Find references to the following and use them to explore Hamlet’s mood and state of mind:
Act 2 Scene 2 - "I will tell you why..." Find references to the following and use them to explore Hamlet’s mood and state of mind:
Published on: 08 Dec 2010
