I chose to speak about the scene from Holofernes perspective. I believe that he feels that everyone else who's present (maybe not Nathaniel) is an idiot. I believe he considers Armado to be somewhat ignorant and too wordy, though he's actually being hypocritical without knowing it. The fact that he speaks so much Latin is an example of his pompousness. I believe he feels distaste for the whole situation, because of the people he's with. I would also like to point out that at least Moth and Costard seem to notice his pompous attitude (they comment on his manner of speech).
Vocabulary
Quondam- of an earlier time; former.
Peregrinate- an obsolete word for foreign.
Hornbook- a leaf or page containing the alphabelt, religious materials, etc., covered with a sheet of transparent horn and fixed in a frame with a handle, formerly used in teaching children to read: a primer or book of rudiments.
Preambulate-
an introductory statement; preface; introduction. Synonyms: opening, beginning; foreword, prologue, prelude. Antonyms: epilogue, appendix, conclusion, afterword, closing.
the introductory part of a statute, deed, or the like, stating the reasons and intent of what follows.
a preliminary or introductory fact or circumstance: His childhood in the slums was a preamble to a life of crime.
(initial capital letter
) the introductory statement of the U.S. constitution, setting forth the general principles of American government and beginning with the words, “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union. …”
) the introductory statement of the U.S. constitution, setting forth the general principles of American government and beginning with the words, “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union. …”Journal #6
This play is full of lies. None of these characters can be honest to save their lives. Their penchant for lying, even if only to mock others, brings them far more trouble than necessary. If they could just be honest and say their feelings straight out (both women and men) they would have far fewer problems. Its not just about their love that they can't be honest, they can't be honest with anybody. None of them seem to be capable of having an honest conversation. As far as the relationship between truth and love goes, it seems to imply that most people can't be honest about love. It seems to say that love makes liars out of us all. Basically, you give your love empty words. Compliments, gifts, all of it empty and meaningless. If we could just bring ourselves to be honest, then I think we'd find far more happiness in love and elsewhere. I'd say that the relationship between truth and language is almost nonexistent. Honestly, its very hard to discern the truth from their words because they bury it in so many meaningless and empty words that its almost impossible to understand the meaning of them. I believe it applies to human life in the sense that it shows what people are like. It also shows that if we were just more honest, life would be far simpler, but we're all just a bunch of liars.
Vocabulary
Knavish- like or befitting a knave; untrustworthy; dishonest.
Archaic. waggish; roguish; mischievous.
Unbosom- to disclose (a confidence, secret, etc.).
to disclose one's thoughts, feelings, or the like, especially in confidence.
Vouchsafe-
to grant or give, as by favor, graciousness, or condescension: to vouchsafe a reply to a question.
to allow or permit, as by favor or graciousness: They vouchsafed his return to his own country.
to condescend; deign.
Troth-
faithfulness, fidelity, or loyalty: by my troth.
truth or verity: in troth.
one's word or promise, especially in engaging oneself to marry.
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