Hamlet 1.5 Dig Deeper: Poisoning

The transcript describes a poisoning incident where poison is placed in a king's ear, causing his blood to curdle and a skin disease to form, likening him to Lazarus. The passage is dense with unfamiliar terms, creating a mysterious atmosphere akin to black magic. The vivid imagery allows the audience to visualize the poison's effects.

What effect did the poison have on the king's blood?

What literary character is the king compared to after the poisoning?

How did the king's appearance change after being poisoned?

What atmosphere does the act of poisoning create according to the text?

How does the passage visually represent the effects of the poison?