Act Two Scene Two Quote Analysis

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

31 March 2011

Act 2 Scene 2 Quote Analysis

            “Lord Hamlet is a prince, out of thy star / This must not be. And then I prescripts gave her, / That she should lock herself from {his} resort, / Admit no messengers, receive no tokens; / Which done, she took the fruits of my advice, And he, repelled (a short tale to make), / Fell into a sadness, then into a fast” (II.ii.150-156)

            In the beginning of Act two scene two, the king and queen are determined to figure out why Hamlet is crazy. They even invite two friends that Hamlet is very fond so that they can figure out why Hamlet has been acting the way he is. The reader knows from Act one that Hamlet saw his father’s ghost, which leaves the reader to believe is the true reason why hamlet is crazy.  Polonius, who is the father of Ophelia, believes that he knows the reason to Hamlet’s behavior. He tells the king and queen that he as ordered Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet because he thought that Hamlet was out of her league. He says that Ophelia obeyed his orders and rejected Hamlet’s messages and gifts, which caused his madness.  The reader is left to decide whether it is Ophelia or the ghost that has made him crazy. It is a possibility that Hamlet is upset about Ophelia’s rejection. Hamlet is certainly confused and upset because he still mourns about the death of his father, he has supposedly been rejected by his true love and he recently saw his father’s ghost.

Hamlet Quote Analysis Act 1 Scene 4

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

24 March 2011

                                                            Hamlet Quote Analysis

            “ He waxes desperate with imagination” (I.ii.97).

            Hamlet imagined seeing his father’s ghost because I think that he is so upset about his father’s death that he feels as if he is still there. Even Horatio tells Hamlet that he is imagining seeing his father’s ghost. He says he is desperate with imagination, which means that Hamlet is desperate to be united with his father again and wants to believe that he is there. Horatio and Marcellus continually tell Hamlet not to go with the ghost because they think that it will kill him. Hamlet refuses and goes with the ghost anyways because he anxiously wants to find out what the ghost of his father might have to say to him. I think he is imagining because he is still mournful over the death of his father.

First Impression of Hamlet

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

21 March 2011

First Impression of Hamlet

            “Seems,” madam? Nay, it is. I know not “seems.” / ‘Tis not alone my inky cloak,{good} mother, /  Nor customary suit of solemn black, / Nor windy suspiration of forced breath, / No, nor the fruitful river in the eye, / Nor the dejected habior of the visage, / Together with all forms, moods, shapes of grief, / That can {denote} me truly” (I.ii.79-86).

            In act one scene two the reader is first acquainted with the main character Hamlet. Hamlet seems bitter toward the other characters that appear in this scene. For example in the quote his tone is as if he is talking back to his mother. She comments on how he wears all black and he says that even his black clothes, heavy sighs and weeping does not show how he really feels. Hamlet might be bitter towards the other characters because he has been mourning over the death of his father. Hamlet almost seems as if he is being sarcastic when he responds to his mothers comment. She says that death happens all the time and he replies by saying “Ay, Madam it is common” (I.ii.76). Other characters such as Claudius and Gertrude notice that Hamlet is gloomy and unfriendly. Hamlet acts the way he does in this scene because he is upset about the loss of his father. 

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

10 March 2011

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis

            “You have no reguard, then, for the honour and credit of my nephew! Unfeeling, selfish girl! Do you consider that a connection with you must disgrace him in the eyes of everybody?” (Austen 300).

            Lady Catherine seems to be the final obstacle for Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth’s engagement. She frequently criticizes Elizabeth and her family because they do not share the same social status. Lady Catherine is insolent and tells Elizabeth that she is not good enough for her nephew. She also calls her selfish because she thinks that Elizabeth is not aware of her social status and how she would be a disgrace to everyone if she were to marry Mr. Darcy. Lady Catherine thinks irrationally because she does not realize that Mr. Darcy desires to marry Elizabeth and it is not Elizabeth being selfish. The encounter between Elizabeth and Lady Catherine signifies the social status that was created. When Elizabeth is able to defend her self and her family to Lady Catherine it symbolizes how strong Elizabeth has grown throughout the novel.

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

8 March 2011

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis

            “Her heart did whisper that he had done it for her. But it was a hope shortly checked by other considerations, and she soon felt that even her vanity was insufficient when required to depend on his affection for her” (Austen 273).

            Mr. Darcy has the courtesy to pay for Mr. Wickham and Lydia’s wedding and Mrs. Gardiner strongly believes that Mr. Darcy has done so for Elizabeth. It is obvious that Mr. Darcy’s actions were clearly for Elizabeth, but she refuses to believe it. Elizabeth is implacable because she always has her own opinions and will never agree with the truth. “Her heart whispers that he had done it for her” represents how Elizabeth secretly wants to believe that Mr. Darcy has paid for the wedding just for her, but she is afraid of getting her hopes up. She then tells herself that Mr. Darcy would never connect himself with her family, so that she can hide any positive thoughts she might have. Elizabeth lacks self confidence and fears that her desire for Mr. Darcy will be rejected.

Pride And Prejudice Quote Analysis

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

8 March 2011

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis Chapter 56

            “In marrying your nephew, I should not consider myself as quitting that sphere. He is a gentleman; I am a gentlemen’s daughter; so far we are equal” (Austen 299).

            Throughout the novel Elizabeth has never spoken up for herself when Miss Bingley, Mr. Collins or Lady Catherine spoke badly about her own family. Her diffidence is shown in the beginning of the novel when Miss Bingley comments on her family’s wealth, but she never talks back and politely remains quiet. Lady Catherine tells Elizabeth that her family has such low connections that Darcy’s marrying Elizabeth would ruin his reputation. The reader is able to see a change in Elizabeth when she defends her family stating, “ I am a gentleman’s daughter.” She is capable of standing up to the people that constantly act more superior to her and she is able to assert her independence.

            

Pride And Prejudice Quote Analysis

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

8 March 2011

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis

            “She was convinced that she could have been happy with him, when it was no longer likely they should meet” (Austen 261).

            Elizabeth is finally able to overcome her first impressions of Mr. Darcy. In the beginning of the novel Mr. Darcy’s cordial proposal to her was rejected with harsh words. Elizabeth now realizes that after all Mr. Darcy has done for her she could have seen herself having felicity, while being married to him. He is the man that would most likely suit Elizabeth and after overcoming her first impressions of Mr. Darcy she is finally able to realize that. Her feelings toward him are what his were toward her earlier in the novel. She now believes that Mr. Darcy has changed his mind of her and that she is too late to express her love towards him. She also thinks that Lydia’s elopement has ruined her chances of Mr. Darcy ever proposing again. The significance of this quote is Elizabeth’s new and true feelings for Mr. Darcy.

Quote Analysis Chapters 3-6 Book 3

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G- Period

3 March 2011

Quote Analysis Chapter 3-6 Book 3

            “I have just had a letter from Jane, with such dreadful news. It cannot be concealed from anyone. My youngest sister has left all her friends- has eloped-has thrown herself into power of-of Mr. Wickham” (Austen 231).

            Elizabeth has received a letter from Jane stating that her younger sister, Lydia has just run of to marry Mr. Wickham. Lydia is unaware that Mr. Wickham is a lying and scheming man. Elizabeth it immediately aware of what this could do to her family’s reputation if her sister marries Mr. Wickham. She is upset with the fact that her sister could already be married to him and there is no way for her to stop it. As she is crying she sees Mr. Darcy and explains to him the situation. Mr. Darcy was grieved as Elizabeth told him how her father has gone to London to try and find Lydia. This part of the novel is significant because Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth share the same sense of guilt. If they had revealed Mr. Wickham’s true nature it could have prevented Lydia from running of with him. This brings Mr. Darcy in Elizabeth closer together because it gives them a common purpose.