Page 103 - Exercise 1

a)

Hamlet compares two pictures: his father's portrait with his uncle's portrait

The differences between the two brothers are expressed in their two different aspects. He refers to the different personalities and behaviors of the two brothers.


b)

 2. Hamlet criticizes her mother for her marriage to an inferior husband.

c)

 Hamlet's mother does not listen to her son because she understands that he is in the right.

Page 105 - Exercise 2

a)

Hamlet uses mythological associations to describe his father's noble looks and he uses simple metaphors to describe his uncle's worthlessness.

b)

What kind of imagery is predominant in his accusations against his mother?

         JUSTICE


c)

Feelings in Hamlet's words:

         SCORN

         HATRED

         INDIGNATION

         DISGUST

Feelings in Queen's words:

         SHAME

         REMORSE

                  SADNESS