Hamlet: Act 2 Scene 1 

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Themes Discussed:
(For a more detailed discussion of THEMES in Hamlet, see • Hamlet: Theme Analysi... )
- T2 Parental Interference 01:29
- T3 Duty, Self vs Society 09:01
- T8 Appearance vs reality (lies, spying)
- T11 Projection 05:19
Characters Discussed:
(For a more detailed discussion of CHARACTER in Hamlet, see: • Hamlet: Character Anal... ​​​​​​​)
- C5 Polonius: meddling, foolish, egotistical, domineering 01:29
- C5 Polonius: foolish, pompous, longwinded, senile 04:34
- C5 Polonius: cynical, projecting own corruption onto son 05:19
- C5 Polonius: unresponsive to daughter's needs, politically minded, self-centred 09:01
- C5 Polonius: complex, human, humble, wise, deserving of some sympathy? 12:32
- C1 Hamlet: "antic disposition" -- crazy or clever? narcissistic -- craves attention? 06:56
- C6 Ophelia: passive, meek, lonely, without guidance, frustrated, trapped 09:01
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