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Hamlet, Part 8: Themes — Unit test

Question 14 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC

What excerpt from Act III of Hamlet supports the conclusion that Hamlet is critical of women?

Answer
A
Hamlet:Is this a prologue, or the posy of a ring?Ophelia:’Tis brief, my lord.Hamlet:As woman’s love.
B
Hamlet:Madam, how like you this play?Gertrude:The lady doth protest too much, methinks.
C
Ophelia:What means this, my lord?Hamlet:Marry, this is miching mallecho; it means mischief.Ophelia:Belike this show imports the argument of the play.
D
Ophelia:The king rises.Hamlet:What! frighted with false fire?Gertrude:How fares my lord?Polonius:Give o’er the play.

Explanation

Hamlet says the play’s prologue is brief, then compares its brevity to “woman’s love.” The comparison suggests he views women’s love as short-lived, which supports the conclusion that he is critical of women. The other excerpts do not make a similar disparaging generalization about women.

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