Quote by William Shakespeare

Oh! it offends me to the soul to hear a robust periwig-pated fellow, tear a passion to tatters, to very rags, to split the ears of the groundlings.

Oh! it offends me to the soul to hear a robust periwig-pated

Summary

This quote is from Shakespeare's Hamlet and is spoken by Hamlet himself. Here, Hamlet expresses his frustration and disgust towards passionate actors who overact their roles to entertain the audience, particularly lower-class spectators referred to as "groundlings." He uses vivid imagery, referring to the actors tearing their emotions apart like ripping a wig, which offends him deeply. This quote highlights Hamlet's disdain for superficiality and fake performances, reflecting his own desire for authenticity and honesty in himself and others.

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By William Shakespeare

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