Your examination of the limitations in understanding others and ourselves, along with the observation of subtle hints resembling dreams that are the only provider of insight into their and our own motivations, is beautifully worded. I find the way you uncover details like this that Shakespeare incorporated into the play truly captivating.
Sir, in the Oxford World's Classics version of Hamlet, the quote you mentioned in 9:50 " 'Twere good she were spoken with, for she may strew Dangerous conjectures in ill-breeding minds."(p.297, 14-15) is said by Gertrude. Hence I am confused.
Very interesting. In the Arden and Cambridge versions, the line is said by Horatio. In the 2009 David Tennant film, Gertrude says it. The modern text of Hamlet is cobbled together from different versions: the first folio and a few quatros. Various writers/editors had tinkered with the play in the early years, so some lines defy definitive attribution. Personally, I like having Horatio say the line because it adds another dimension to his character - a bit of hard-nosed savvy; he's not just a dumb sidekick.
Your examination of the limitations in understanding others and ourselves, along with the observation of subtle hints resembling dreams that are the only provider of insight into their and our own motivations, is beautifully worded. I find the way you uncover details like this that Shakespeare incorporated into the play truly captivating.
Thanks for the kind words, Olivia. I love Shakespeare's psychological depth. And a good production can really draw this out.
Sir, in the Oxford World's Classics version of Hamlet, the quote you mentioned in 9:50 " 'Twere good she were spoken with, for she may strew Dangerous conjectures in ill-breeding minds."(p.297, 14-15) is said by Gertrude. Hence I am confused.
Very interesting. In the Arden and Cambridge versions, the line is said by Horatio. In the 2009 David Tennant film, Gertrude says it. The modern text of Hamlet is cobbled together from different versions: the first folio and a few quatros. Various writers/editors had tinkered with the play in the early years, so some lines defy definitive attribution. Personally, I like having Horatio say the line because it adds another dimension to his character - a bit of hard-nosed savvy; he's not just a dumb sidekick.
I discuss Horatio more in this video: ruclips.net/video/JGLUl_3yJnE/видео.html