1. The Fear of Death in Hamlet
... of most unrighteous tears had left the flushing of her galled eyes, she married [Claudius]"" (1.2.154-56). As Donna Hilbrandt says, Hamlet is evidently disturbed by this marriage, his mind racing at the thought of his mother's sexuality. Hamlet describes a, "[frail] woman"" (1.2.146) to be his mother. She is weak and fragile following an impulsive urge for men, "with such dexterity ... ...
- Word Count: 1258
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School