Question

hamlet and humanism
name(s):
quotation #23 (3.2.1-44)
hamlet
speak the speech, i pray you, as i pronounced it to you, trippingly on the tongue: but if you mouth it, as many of your players do, i had as lief the town-crier spoke my lines. nor do not saw the air too much with your hand, thus, but use all gently; for in the very torrent, tempest, and, as i may say, the whirlwind of passion, you must acquire and beget a temperance that may give it smoothness. o, it offends me to the soul to hear a robustious periwig-pated fellow tear a passion to tatters, to very rags, to split the ears of the groundlings, who for the most part are capable of nothing but inexplicable dumbshows and noise: i would have such a fellow whipped for oerdoing termagant; it out-herods herod: pray you, avoid it.
first player
i warrant your honour.
hamlet
be not too tame neither, but let your own discretion be your tutor: suit the action to the word, the word to the action...
summary of what’s happening in the excerpt:

check the appropriate statement:
___ this excerpt supports the humanist ideals.
___ this excerpt conflicts with the humanist ideals.
this excerpt _____________ these humanist ideals:
supports/conflicts with

Explanation:

Summary of what’s happening in the excerpt:

Hamlet is giving acting advice to the First Player. He tells the player to speak the speech as he pronounced it, not to overact with hand movements or excessive passion, but also not to be too tame. He emphasizes balancing passion with temperance and matching action to words. The First Player assures Hamlet of his compliance.

Check the appropriate statement:

• This excerpt supports the humanist ideals. (to be checked)
• This excerpt conflicts with the humanist ideals. (leave unchecked)

This excerpt supports these humanist ideals:

Humanism emphasizes the value of human agency, rationality, and the pursuit of excellence in human endeavors (like art, in this case). Hamlet’s advice focuses on the player using his discretion, balancing passion with self - control, and striving for a refined, thoughtful performance. These ideas align with humanist ideals of human beings using their reason and skill to achieve a higher level of expression and mastery in their craft, rather than being ruled by unbridled emotion or acting without thought.

Answer:

Summary of what’s happening in the excerpt:

Hamlet is giving acting advice to the First Player. He tells the player to speak the speech as he pronounced it, not to overact with hand movements or excessive passion, but also not to be too tame. He emphasizes balancing passion with temperance and matching action to words. The First Player assures Hamlet of his compliance.

Check the appropriate statement:

• This excerpt supports the humanist ideals. (to be checked)
• This excerpt conflicts with the humanist ideals. (leave unchecked)

This excerpt supports these humanist ideals:

Humanism emphasizes the value of human agency, rationality, and the pursuit of excellence in human endeavors (like art, in this case). Hamlet’s advice focuses on the player using his discretion, balancing passion with self - control, and striving for a refined, thoughtful performance. These ideas align with humanist ideals of human beings using their reason and skill to achieve a higher level of expression and mastery in their craft, rather than being ruled by unbridled emotion or acting without thought.