Table of Contents
- 1 Why does Claudius say give me some light?
- 2 Why does Claudius cry out for more light when he is watching the play within the play?
- 3 Why does Claudius call off the remainder of the play by the players?
- 4 Why can’t Claudius pray for forgiveness?
- 5 Does Claudius feel guilty?
- 6 What is Claudius reaction to the play?
- 7 Why does Claudius feel himself unable to pray?
Why does Claudius say give me some light?
“Give me some light. Away!” – What causes the speaker to make this statement? When he sees the actor pour poison in the other actor’s ear, Claudius is reminded about how he killed his own brother.
Why does Claudius cry out for more light when he is watching the play within the play?
What instructions does Hamlet give Horatio which he should carry out during the play within a play? He asks him to watch Claudius during the play so they can compare impressions of him afterword. They are watching him to see if he shows guilt. Claudius jumps out of his seat and cries for light.
Who said give me some light away?
Act 3 Scene 2
| Original Text | Modern Text |
|---|---|
| GERTRUDE How fares my lord? | GERTRUDE My lord, how are you feeling? |
| POLONIUS Give o’er the play. | POLONIUS Stop the play. |
| CLAUDIUS Give me some light, away! | CLAUDIUS Turn on the lights. Get me out of here! |
| POLONIUS 255Lights, lights, lights! | POLONIUS Lights, lights, get us some lights! |
Why does Claudius call off the remainder of the play by the players?
The ploy appears to work, and Claudius leaves because he does not like the way that the play seems to be accusing him. The king does not actually say why he’s leaving, but he leaves right after the bad guy in the play poisons his rival. Hamlet comments that now the bad guy can have his rival’s wife and Claudius leaves.
Why can’t Claudius pray for forgiveness?
Why can’t Claudius ask for forgiveness? He feels his prayer will be insincere, since he is overjoyed with good fortune.
What is the seduction play called in Hamlet?
King Claudius asks Hamlet what the play is called and replies ”Mousetrap” because he rigged the play as a way to trigger Claudius’s guilt and catch him as his father’s murderer. The real title of the play is Murder of Gonzago.
Does Claudius feel guilty?
Claudius feels guilty about killing his brother. We can see Claudius;s remorse when he is talking to God and gives his monologue about his his murder. Therefore, Claudius says, “My stronger guilt defeats my strong intent(pg.
What is Claudius reaction to the play?
What is Claudius’ reaction to the play? He becomes upset in the middle of the play; he rises and makes them stop performing. 54. Hamlet says to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern: “Why do you think I am easier to be played upon than a pipe?” Why does he ask that?
What causes King Claudius to flee the play that Hamlet has set up?
What causes Claudius to flee during the play within the play? He doesn’t like the play. He was in a choler, meaning he had an upset stomach. The talk of poison made him realize someone knew his evil deed.
Why does Claudius feel himself unable to pray?
He decides against it because he does not want Claudius to have the opportunity to go to Heaven. Claudius, however, can’t seem to find the words he needs to pray and ask forgiveness because he knows that his prayer will be insincere, since he is overjoyed with his good fortune as a result of his ambition.