Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Incest in Hamlet

Gertrude marries Claudius, the brother of her late husband Hamlet. Is this incest? Here is a link from the University of Victoria comparing it to the biblical idea that man and woman become one flesh, thus the husband's brother becomes the wife's brother as well. This idea comes from Ephesians, and it was probably a very familiar verse to the people in Shakespeare's time.

"Incestuous sheets?" I agree, it's disturbing and I think it's incest. Comments?

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johnckendrick 30p · 742 weeks ago

I would have to agree with you. I like the Bible reference. This would give any kid good reason to go CRAZY!
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Lindsay Brock 42p · 742 weeks ago

I only think it is okay to marry your brother-in-law if he is REALLY attractive.

Thanks for sharing this background information. Those lines make a lot more sense now. I will also now be far more leery of marrying other members of my family.
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JenniferPrusse 38p · 742 weeks ago

That is really interesting, no less creepy though to me!

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