Player And never did the Cyclops' hammers fall On Mars his armor, forged for proof eterne, With less remorse than Pyrrhus' bleeding sword Now falls on Priam. Read more about Act 2, Scene 2: Popup Note Index Item: Mythological Allusion
Hamlet thou to beard me in Denmark? [To a young boy actor] What, my young lady and mistress! By'r lady, your ladyship is nearer Read more about Act 2, Scene 2: Popup Note Index Item: Female Roles
Read more about Act 2, Scene 2: Popup Note Index Item: "mad north-west", "wind is southerly", "hawk from a hand saw"
Hamlet ducats apiece for his picture in little. There is something in this more than natural, if philosophy could find it out. Read more about Act 2, Scene 2: Popup Note Index Item: "This is not normal behavior – if only the social scientists could figure it out"
Rosencrantz Nay, their endeavor keeps in the wonted pace. But there is, sir, an eyrie of children, little eyases, that cry out on the top of question, and are most tyrannically clapped for't. These are now the fashion, and so berattle the common stages (so they call them) that many wearing rapiers are afraid of goose quills and dare scarce come thither. Read more about Act 2, Scene 2: Popup Note Index Item: Children's acting companies
Hamlet and the Lady shall say her mind freely, or the blank verse shall halt for't. What players are they? Read more about Act 2, Scene 2: Popup Note Index Item: "or the boy playing the female role will forget his lines"
Hamlet I will tell you why; so shall my anticipation prevent your discovery, and your secrecy to the King and Queen molt no feather. I have of late, but wherefore Read more about Act 2, Scene 2: Popup Note Index Item: "molt no feather"
