The Hamlet Podcast Episode 08 - But look, the Morn!
Oct 1, 2017
Dive into the chilling atmosphere of Hamlet's battlements as Horatio, Marcellus, and Bernardo confront a ghostly figure. Explore the profound symbolism of the rooster's crow at Christmas, reflecting themes of peace and connection. Unravel the astrological influences that align with the narrative, enriching our understanding of Horatio. Witness the elegance of Shakespeare's imagery depicting dawn, symbolizing the clash between tranquility and chaos. Anticipate the rise of young Hamlet amidst eerie supernatural hints and the shadow of political uncertainty.
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Christmas As A Sacred Pause
- Marcellus frames Christmas as a time when the world becomes sacred and supernatural harms cease.
- Conor calls this passage one of the most beautiful in the play and links it to his personal feeling of year-end calm.
Host's Personal Christmas Reflection
- Conor shares his personal attachment to the passage, linking it to his own love of Christmas's quiet.
- He mentions adding another Christmas poem in the show notes to echo the same peace.
First Explicit Christian Marker
- The mention of 'our Saviour' marks the first explicit Christian reference anchoring Denmark as Christian.
- Conor notes this will matter later, especially regarding Horatio's philosophy and the play's religious landscape.