It appears to envisage the old King Hamlet, but instead in their lack of clarity they refer to it as a ‘thing’. The ghost is introduced, but the guards are unclear how to refer to it. Marcellus: ‘What, has this thing appeared again tonight?’ Midnight is seen as the ‘witching hour’ – the time most likely for spirits to come out and play.įrancisco: ‘For this relief much thanks: ’tis bitter cold,/ And I am sick at heart.’Īfter Francisco is relieved from his guarding duties he gives Barnardo an insight into the unsettled atmosphere which has left him feeling ‘sick at heart’, anxious or worried. Sets up a scene of ambiguity since the question indicates an air of confusion or paranoia.
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