... extent of Shakespeare's knowledge and use of Holy Scripture. First, the frequent references which he made in his plays to the facts and characters recorded in the Holy Bible. Secondly, the quality and colour which pervade his moral and religious principles and expressions. And thirdly, the poetical ... A fugitive and a vagabond you shall be on the earth." Shakespeare cited "Cain killed Abel" this allusion to display Claudius' guilty conscience mentality. Macbeth, Act V, Sc. 5 MACBETH She should have died hereafter; There would have been a time for such a word. Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and ...

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