Rooster
The rooster appears as the Ghost exits the play and signifies the dawn. The rooster proves to be significant because not only does it indicate how much time has elapsed it also brings about a Christian reference. Horatio explains, "The cock, that is the trumpet to the morn, doth with his lofty and shrill-sounding throat Awake the god of day, and, at his warning, Whether in sea or fire, in earth or air, Th' extravagant and erring spirit hies to his confine, and of the truth herein," (Act I, Scene I, 6). This quote explains that as the Ghost exits when the rooster crows he is fleeing from the Earth because Jesus is to return during the day. Horatio believes that Jesus is unable to protect from spirits that come about in the night. The rooster, therefore, symbolizes a new day as well as promise of Jesus' love for the land and the people.
The rooster appears as the Ghost exits the play and signifies the dawn. The rooster proves to be significant because not only does it indicate how much time has elapsed it also brings about a Christian reference. Horatio explains, "The cock, that is the trumpet to the morn, doth with his lofty and shrill-sounding throat Awake the god of day, and, at his warning, Whether in sea or fire, in earth or air, Th' extravagant and erring spirit hies to his confine, and of the truth herein," (Act I, Scene I, 6). This quote explains that as the Ghost exits when the rooster crows he is fleeing from the Earth because Jesus is to return during the day. Horatio believes that Jesus is unable to protect from spirits that come about in the night. The rooster, therefore, symbolizes a new day as well as promise of Jesus' love for the land and the people.
Hamlet's Black Attire
After the death of his father, Hamlet wears his mourning clothes for many months. These black clothes represent the respect Hamlet has for his deceased father. The color of the clothing has a universal message of grief and sadness which is fitting because he wears the clothes as a sign of sadness for his father's death. Furthermore, the clothes serve as a reminder to the Queen and Claudius of the sinful, in the eyes of society, acts towards the late King. Claudius attempts to rid Hamlet of his dark clothing in saying, "'Tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet, to give these mourning duties to your father. But you must know your father lost a father..." By saying "your father lost a father," (Act I, Scene II, 9). Claudius is calling Hamlet foolish and weak because he is not manly enough to deal with the death of Hamlet, Sr. as the late King dealt with his own father's passing. Ultimately Hamlet's choice of black clothing symbolize the sadness Hamlet has for his father's death and the insensitive nature of Gertrude and Claudius.
After the death of his father, Hamlet wears his mourning clothes for many months. These black clothes represent the respect Hamlet has for his deceased father. The color of the clothing has a universal message of grief and sadness which is fitting because he wears the clothes as a sign of sadness for his father's death. Furthermore, the clothes serve as a reminder to the Queen and Claudius of the sinful, in the eyes of society, acts towards the late King. Claudius attempts to rid Hamlet of his dark clothing in saying, "'Tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet, to give these mourning duties to your father. But you must know your father lost a father..." By saying "your father lost a father," (Act I, Scene II, 9). Claudius is calling Hamlet foolish and weak because he is not manly enough to deal with the death of Hamlet, Sr. as the late King dealt with his own father's passing. Ultimately Hamlet's choice of black clothing symbolize the sadness Hamlet has for his father's death and the insensitive nature of Gertrude and Claudius.
The Ghost's Battle Gear
The Ghost appears in his battle gear to the night guards to foreshadow an attack from Fortinbras and the Norwegian army. Horatio believes that the Ghost was able to appear in any shape or fashion and specifically appeared in full armor because he must be a bad omen for the country of Denmark. Horatio says, "Whose image even but now appeared to us, was, as you know, by Fortinbras of Norway, thereto pricked on by a most emulate pride, dared to the combat; in which our valiant Hamlet," (Act I, Scene 1, 3). Before the death of Hamlet, Sr. an attack was waged on Norway resulting in the death of King Norway and the capture of land from Norway. Fortinbras, the Prince of Norway, seeks revenge for his father's demise and therefore Horatio perceives the Ghost's choice of clothing as a bad sign towards the kingdom and possible warning of an attack on Denmark.
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The Ghost appears in his battle gear to the night guards to foreshadow an attack from Fortinbras and the Norwegian army. Horatio believes that the Ghost was able to appear in any shape or fashion and specifically appeared in full armor because he must be a bad omen for the country of Denmark. Horatio says, "Whose image even but now appeared to us, was, as you know, by Fortinbras of Norway, thereto pricked on by a most emulate pride, dared to the combat; in which our valiant Hamlet," (Act I, Scene 1, 3). Before the death of Hamlet, Sr. an attack was waged on Norway resulting in the death of King Norway and the capture of land from Norway. Fortinbras, the Prince of Norway, seeks revenge for his father's demise and therefore Horatio perceives the Ghost's choice of clothing as a bad sign towards the kingdom and possible warning of an attack on Denmark.
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