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g100num [7]
2 years ago
6

What word from the excerpt suggests that hamlet has hidden motives in showing the play?

English
1 answer:
velikii [3]2 years ago
6 0

The word from the excerpt that mainly suggests Hamlet has hidden motives in showing the play is the word "mischief".

<h3>What is the excerpt about?</h3>

In this excerpt, Hamlet (the main character) is talking to Ophelia about a play. Hamlet insists on showing the play that is referred to as "mischief", while Ophelia states Hamlet is "naught". On the other hand, Ophelia seems to oppose the idea of showing the play.

This suggests this play has a hidden purpose and due to this Hamlet seems to be so insistive about showing it.

<h3>Which word suggest this idea?</h3>

The main word suggesting this is the word "mischief" as this word refers to a behavior that is either playful or that can cause trouble, and this directly explains there is a hidden reason behind the play.

Note: This question is incomplete; here is the complete question:

Read the excerpt from Act III of Hamlet.

Ophelia:What means this, my lord?

Hamlet:Marry, this is miching mallecho; it means mischief.

Ophelia:Belike this show imports the argument of the play.

Enter Prologue.

Hamlet:We shall know by this fellow: the players cannot keep counsel; they'll tell all.

Ophelia:Will he tell us what this show meant?

Hamlet:Ay, or any show that you'll show him; be not you ashamed to show, he'll not shame to tell you what it means.

Ophelia:You are naught, you are naught. I'll mark the play.

What word from the excerpt suggests that Hamlet has hidden motives in showing the play?

mischief

argument

counsel

naught

Learn more about Hamlet in: brainly.com/question/3386851

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