Hamlet 3.4 Language: "Contraction"

The video discusses the concept of contraction in marriage, where two bodies unite to form one. It highlights Gertrude's actions in 'Hamlet,' which metaphorically remove the soul from this union. The term 'contraction' is also a pun, referring to both the physical union and the terms of a contract. Gertrude's actions are said to strip the essence from the marriage contract, turning meaningful vows into a jumble of meaningless words.

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