Shakespeare Electronic Conference, Vol. 5, No. 0547.  Monday, 20 June 1994.
 
From:           Charles Edelman <
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Date:           Monday, 20 Jun 94 14:58:00 EDT
Subject:        Hamlet's First Soliloquy
 
Hamlet's first soliloquy is so well known that one tends to gloss over lines
that are possibly not as explicit as might be assumed.  I would appreciate
feedback from all and sundry as to exactly WHY Hamlet must 'hold his tongue?'
Respect for Gertrude's feelings?  Fear of offending the court? etc. etc.
 
Charles Edelman, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia

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