Sunday, April 28, 2013

Word Entry "Hamlet" #1

1) "He falls to such perusal of my face" (1329,89)

2) My guess: Given the context i would guess this word means disapproval because Hamlet is disgusted with Ophelia at this point.

3) Definition: "to read or examine, typically with great care" (dictionary.com)

4) I understand now that Hamlet was examining Ophelia's face when they were talking, instead of his usual emotion he was studying her during their argument. This shows that he no longer trusts her.

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