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Shakespeare's Hamlet, Act IV

Shakespeare's Hamlet, Act IV

FromThe New Thinkery


Shakespeare's Hamlet, Act IV

FromThe New Thinkery

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join the guys as they delve into the heart of Shakespeare's masterpiece, Hamlet. Act IV revolves around a pivotal moment in the play where the intricate web of deceit and ambition begins to unravel. From the haunting soliloquies to the dramatic confrontations, how this act shapes the course of the tragedy, leading to the climactic finale, is analyzed. Plus: the complexities of Hamlet's psyche, the treachery of Claudius, and the ultimate fate of the troubled prince are unpacked. Stay tuned for Act V!
Released:
Feb 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The New Thinkery is a podcast devoted to political philosophy and its history, along with its many guises in literature, film, and human experience generally. Named after Socrates’ infamous “Thinkery” in Aristophanes’ Clouds, The New Thinkery strikes a balance between the seriousness of academia and the playfulness of casual conversation among friends.