failexam
12-05-2011, 02:26 AM
I am pondering the use of diction in Shakespeare, particularly Hamlet. I am analysing Polonius' advice to Opehlia in Act I scene 3. My teacher told me to explain 'how the diction' in their encounter 'complicates the idea'.
Now, I know diction means the choice of words. So, I need to show how Shakespeare's choice of words has influenced or made the idea complicated, right? But what is 'the idea'? And how can it be simple or complicated?
Now, I know diction means the choice of words. So, I need to show how Shakespeare's choice of words has influenced or made the idea complicated, right? But what is 'the idea'? And how can it be simple or complicated?