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Referring to knowledge of some of the characteristics of everyday talk, show how Shakespeare turns these to dramatic effect. During this extract (Act 1, scene iii; lines 1 - 51), Laertes gives Ophelia some brotherly advice
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Referring to knowledge of some of the characteristics of everyday talk, show how Shakespeare turns these to dramatic effect. During this extract (Act 1, scene iii; lines 1 - 51), Laertes gives Ophelia some brotherly advice in relation to her relationship with Hamlet, before he leaves for France. Laertes appears passionate and loving towards his 'dear sister' and Shakespeare uses many aspects of everyday talk to successfully display this passion, and indeed Ophelia's reaction to it. As Ophelia is a major part within the play, Shakespeare would of known her character would have to be compelling as to keep the audience intrigued and entertained, and therefore, her first scene would have to be a dramatic introduction to her character. He achieves this with great success. Laertes and Ophelia's relationship is clearly one of mutual love. They both appear to care greatly for each other as shown by their terms of address for...
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