“By the mass, I was about to say something: where did I leave?” (2.1.50)

Polonius speaking to reynaldo about checking in on Laertes in France. He’s such a rambler, he forgot what he was talking about and this proves that he is long-winded

This is the very ecstasy of love, whose violent property fordoes itself and leads the will to desperate undertaking (2.1.103)

Polonius He is speaking with Ophelia. Important bc polonius thinks that Hamlet is ‘love-sick’ and that is why he is acting crazy and makes him realize that recommending Ophelia to distance herself from Hamlet was a mistake

Brevity is the soul of wit and tediousness the limbs and outward flourished (2.2.90)

Polonius Speaking to the King and Queen. This is ironic bc Polonius is giving advice saying to be brief but his character is never to the point

Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t. (2.2.204)

Polonius He is referring Hamlet and how Hamlet is irratic in his speech but it actually has some sense to it

What a piece of work is man! How noble is reason! (2.2.303)

Hamlet After he spoke with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. This is important because Hamelet is discussing his inability to act on the situation with his plan to avenge his father

I am but mad north-west: when the wind is southerly I know a hawk from a handsaw. (2.2.376)

Hamlet Says this when speaking with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. This is important bc this is when he believes that his friends are up to soemthing and he’s suspicious of their actions

The spirit that I have seen may be a devil and the devil hath power to assume a pleasing shape. (2.2.596)

Hamlet This is said in his soliloquy and it’s important because he’s uncertain if the ghost is actually his father or if it’s the devil in disguise. Also an example of further procrastination

The plays the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the King! (2.2.602)

Hamlet Says this after he finally does soemthing and makes a plan to see if Claudius murdered King Hamlet

I like him not, not stands it safe with us To let his madness range (3.3.1-2)

King Claudius Speaking to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Hamlets strange behaviour is too dangerous and he needs to be sent to England ASAP

O, my offence is rank, it smells to heaven; It hath the primal/eldest curse Upon’t (3.3.38)

King Claudius Said in his soliloquy when trying to pray His crimes are so rotten it stinks and that he just openly admits to his crime

Forgive me my foul murder? That cannot be, since I am still possess’d Of those effects for which I did the murder. My crown, mine own ambition and my queen (3.3.64-57)

King Claudius Unable to actually pray for his sins He is trying to justify forgiveness while still holding on to all his rewards (wife and crown)

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Hamlet quiz. quotes

Question	Answer
“By the mass, I was about to say something: where did I leave?” (2.1.50)	Polonius speaking to reynaldo about checking in on Laertes in France. He’s such a rambler, he forgot what he was talking about and this proves that he is long-winded
This is the very ecstasy of love, whose violent property fordoes itself and leads the will to desperate undertaking (2.1.103)	Polonius He is speaking with Ophelia. Important bc polonius thinks that Hamlet is ‘love-sick’ and that is why he is acting crazy and makes him realize that recommending Ophelia to distance herself from Hamlet was a mistake
Brevity is the soul of wit and tediousness the limbs and outward flourished (2.2.90)	Polonius Speaking to the King and Queen. This is ironic bc Polonius is giving advice saying to be brief but his character is never to the point
Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t. (2.2.204)	Polonius He is referring Hamlet and how Hamlet is irratic in his speech but it actually has some sense to it
What a piece of work is man! How noble is reason! (2.2.303)	Hamlet After he spoke with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. This is important because Hamelet is discussing his inability to act on the situation with his plan to avenge his father
I am but mad north-west: when the wind is southerly I know a hawk from a handsaw. (2.2.376)	Hamlet Says this when speaking with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. This is important bc this is when he believes that his friends are up to soemthing and he’s suspicious of their actions
The spirit that I have seen may be a devil and the devil hath power to assume a pleasing shape. (2.2.596)	Hamlet This is said in his soliloquy and it’s important because he’s uncertain if the ghost is actually his father or if it’s the devil in disguise. Also an example of further procrastination
The plays the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the King! (2.2.602)	Hamlet Says this after he finally does soemthing and makes a plan to see if Claudius murdered King Hamlet
I like him not, not stands it safe with us To let his madness range (3.3.1-2)	King Claudius Speaking to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Hamlets strange behaviour is too dangerous and he needs to be sent to England ASAP
O, my offence is rank, it smells to heaven; It hath the primal/eldest curse Upon’t (3.3.38)	King Claudius Said in his soliloquy when trying to pray His crimes are so rotten it stinks and that he just openly admits to his crime
Forgive me my foul murder? That cannot be, since I am still possess’d Of those effects for which I did the murder. My crown, mine own ambition and my queen (3.3.64-57)	King Claudius Unable to actually pray for his sins He is trying to justify forgiveness while still holding on to all his rewards (wife and crown)
O Hamlet, speak no more: Thou turn’st mine eyes into my very own soul, And there I see such black and grained spots as i will not leave their tinct (3.4.90.93)

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