Quote by William Shakespeare

The Play's the Thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience of the King.

The Play's the Thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience of t

Summary

This quote is from William Shakespeare's play Hamlet and is spoken by the character Hamlet. In this line, Hamlet expresses his plan to confirm his uncle's guilt in killing his father by staging a play that reflects his father's murder. He believes that if his uncle shows guilt or discomfort while watching the play, it will prove his guilt. Hamlet's intention is to use the power of theater to reveal the truth and bring justice to his father's murder.

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Theater Shakespeare Play Hamlet Act 2 Scene 2

By William Shakespeare

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