In the third act and fourth scene Hamlet shows to his mother the picture of two brothers. One is of his dead father (the dead King) and the other is of his uncle who is now the new King. Hamlet wants to attract his mother's attention on the positive characteristic and worth of his dead father. He gives importance and relevance to his father comparing him with Greek divinities.

Following he shows to his mother the picture of his uncle, her new husband. Hamlet speaks ill of him and asks his mother how she could stay with such a felon.

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