In Act 1, Scene 2, Hamlet alludes to Hyperion and Niobe. What purpose do these allusions serve?
A) They link Claudius and Gertrude to the crimes committed in ancient tragedies
B) They identify qualities of Claudius and Gertrude that are carefully concealed
C) They suggest that Claudius and Gertrude are equally guilty
D) They are used to characterize the behavior of Claudius and Gertrude
Answer: D) They are used to characterize the behavior of Claudius and Gertrude
Explanation:
Hamlet alludes to Hyperion, a mighty knowledgeable Titan, to compare him to his father, someone he seems as full of wisdom and worthy of respect.
Hamlet alludes to Niobe as a symbol of a grieving mother, because the Queen of Thebes had her children killed due to her arrogance. This reference aims to critic Hamlet´s mother for marrying her dead husband´s brother so shortly after becoming a widow.
Answer:
The correct answer is C. BOTH.
Explanation:
Two texts show negative consequences. (I got it right.)
Answer:
The speaker actually knows if humpty dumpty is an egg.
Explanation:
in the song it does not say if humpty dumpty is a egg
Because he wanted the reader to understand her writings through the first point of view words. He also wanted the reader to be more tense throughout the story. Be seeing the book through the author's eyes the reader can also determine what foreshadows and what will be accomplished in the book.