Question

What diction that has negative connotations does Hamlet use that is associated with de

(In other words, paste a quote from the original side of the speech that shows Hamlet
thinking dying could be a bad thing.) Write Here:
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Answer 1

"To sleep, perchance to dream—ay, there’s the rub, For in that sleep of death what dreams may come" (Hamlet, Act III, Scene I)

In this quote, Hamlet acknowledges the uncertainty and fear of the afterlife. The phrase "the sleep of death" implies an uncomfortable and unsettling state, suggesting that death could bring forth unpleasant or haunting dreams. This choice of diction reflects Hamlet's hesitation and the potential negative outcomes he associates with the idea of dying.