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Jun 2, 2020 · Read the full text of Hamlet's soliloquy and his encounter with his uncle Claudius in this scene. Learn about the context, themes, and language of this scene from the Folger edition of Shakespeare's play.
Claudius gives a speech to his courtiers, explaining his recent marriage to Gertrude, his brother’s widow and the mother of Prince Hamlet. Hamlet, who is still wearing black mourning clothes, expresses his anguish and anger at his uncle and his mother, and agrees to keep watch with Horatio for his father’s ghost.
Read the full text and watch the video of Hamlet's encounter with his uncle Claudius and his mother Gertrude in the throne room of Elsinore castle. See how Hamlet expresses his grief, anger and suspicion in his famous soliloquy.
Claudius holds court and announces his marriage to Gertrude, while Hamlet mourns his father's death and resists his mother's pleas. Hamlet delivers a soliloquy expressing his despair and anger over the state of Denmark.
Hamlet Act 1 Scene 2 Lyrics. SCENE II. A room of state in the castle. Enter KING CLAUDIUS, QUEEN GERTRUDE, HAMLET, POLONIUS, LAERTES, VOLTIMAND, CORNELIUS, Lords, and Attendants. KING...
Read the original and modern English translation of Hamlet Act 1 Scene 2, where Claudius and Gertrude announce their marriage and send messengers to Norway. Compare the language, tone and meaning of the two versions and learn more about the characters and context.
Read and listen to the modern translation of Hamlet Act 1 Scene 2, where Claudius and Gertrude discuss the marriage, Fortinbras's invasion, and Hamlet's return. See the original text and compare the differences in language and meaning.
