Question

Reread Hamlet's "speech on drama" to the three "Players" at the opening of Act III, Scene 2. Relying on what he says when he speaks the second time (beginning with "Be not too tame..."), tell in your own words what Hamlet, and ultimately Shakespeare, gives as the purpose of drama (or "playing" as Hamlet calls it).

Answer 1

Answer:

This speech, precdes the 'Mousetrap', That little play that identifies Claudius as the murderer of Hamlet's father.

Explanation:

    To undoubtedly prove the fact, Hamlet beseeches the actors to 'give it their best shot'! Make Claudius know that he, Hamlet, knows too!

    "Be not too tame, neither, but let your own discretion be your tutor".