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What does it mean when Hamlet says get thee to a nunnery?

What does it mean when Hamlet says get thee to a nunnery?

When he states “get thee to a nunnery” to Ophelia, he is expressing pent-up anger towards his mother, who he feels has been unfaithful and incestuous when she married his uncle.

Why wouldst thou be breeder of sinners?

Why wouldst thou be a breeder of sinners? I am myself indifferent honest, but yet I could accuse me of such things that it were better my mother had not borne me.

What does Hamlet mean when he tells Ophelia to go thy ways to a nunnery?

To a nunnery, go. Hamlet wants honesty and loving kindness from women, yet gets none of it from the women in his life. Better for them and him that they make their way to a nunnery.

What act does Hamlet tell Ophelia to go to a nunnery?

In this part of Act 3 Scene 1, Ophelia goes to return the gifts Hamlet gave to her in the past. He confuses her with mixed messages. One moment he says ‘I did love you once’, the next ‘I loved you not’. He goes on to insult Ophelia and tells her to go to a nunnery.

Why does Hamlet yell at Ophelia?

Why is Hamlet so cruel to Ophelia? Hamlet is cruel to Ophelia because he has transferred his anger at Gertrude’s marriage to Claudius onto Ophelia. In fact, Hamlet’s words suggest that he transfers his rage and disgust for his mother onto all women.

What is a nickname for Octavia?

Origin: Latin. Meaning: “eight” Best Nicknames. Tati, Tatie, Tavi, Tavie.

What does Octavia mean in English?

Octavia as a girl’s name is of Latin origin meaning “eighth”. It is a feminine form of Octavius. It was a clan name of Roman emperors used often in Victorian times.

What is Octavia called in the 100?

Octavia Blake
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Also known as O Okteivia kom Skaikru Pocahontas Sky Girl Okteivia kom Trikru ”Skiripa ”Blodriena” ”Red Queen” Okteivia kom Wonkru The Girl Under the Floor
Affiliation Sky People The 100 The Woods Clan (formerly) Indra (formerly)
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