tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632111864879597150.post3431520195317314816..comments2017-12-26T23:27:57.751-04:00Comments on Hyperion to a Satyr: V.ii. The Readiness Is AllSiskoidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266365376486695812noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632111864879597150.post-8724583004688954262014-09-27T17:40:38.215-03:002014-09-27T17:40:38.215-03:00And as it turns out, the English Ambassador is rig...And as it turns out, the English Ambassador is right on his heels.<br /><br />He accepts Horatio's distrust of the situation though, so he might already know the duel is suspect, and could be waiting for Claudius to make his move there before making his. At the very least, he knows he'll have access to weapons in the presence of the King.Siskoidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266365376486695812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632111864879597150.post-52660349956982210642014-09-27T16:51:54.457-03:002014-09-27T16:51:54.457-03:00I always found interesting Claudius and Hamlet'...I always found interesting Claudius and Hamlet's description of England as essential a vassal state, particularly during an era of nationalist triumphalism in England. Dramatically, of course, this show how far the power of Denmark has fallen after the events of the play. Still, certain audiences couldn't have been thrilled.<br /><br /><i>HORATIO: It must be shortly known to him from England<br />What is the issue of the business there.<br />HAMLET: It will be short: the interim is mine;<br />And a man's life's no more than to say 'One.'</i><br /><br />With this, finally Hamlet has put himself "on the clock" for his revenge. When the messenger shows up from England, the sh*t will hit the fan, and who knows if/when he'll get his chance for revenge. His quest finally has a time limit.<br /><br />So, of course, he takes time to verbally joust with Osric and for a fencing exhibition...snellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181997862745538999noreply@blogger.com