The Performative Utterance In Hamlet

1. Hamlet talks but does not do
2. How to do Things With Words by J.L. Austin
   People use statements to describe reality
3. Characters are developed though "Self Overhearing"
4. "Self Overhearing" because Shakespeare's plays were done in front of an audience
5. Hamlet swears to remember, not to avenge
6./7. Hollow Per formative act is the power of emotion
8./9. The play is to hide Hamlet's murderous intent
10. Wants the players to act a certain way to get his point across
11. You are "Pretending" to do a lot of things
12. Polonyious sees Hamlet's act of madness as a madness-in-fact
13./14. Father's death brings out Hamlet's madness and he can use that to learn more about himself
15. Hamlet role can be to mourne, to learn, or to take the throne
16. Claudius is trapped by Hamlet
17. Claudius's prayers are done correctly
18. Claudius can forsake things from his brother's death
19. The conclusion of the play is a duel
20. Hamlet physically realizes his long delayed revenge