Analyzing Dialogue in a Play Try it
Hamlet speaks an aside. What conclusion can be
drawn about Hamlet based on his words and his way of
speaking?
[Claudius:] But now, my cousin Hamlet, and my son,-
Hamlet: [Aside.] A little more than kin, and less than
kind.
Claudius: How is it that the clouds still hang on you?
-Hamlet,
William Shakespeare
O He has thoughts and feelings that he wishes to
keep from Claudius.
O He feels shy and nervous around Claudius.
He loves Claudius and wants Claudius to think of
him as a son.