english hamlet help (1 Viewer)

[theMoment]

"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king

what is the effect of the rhyme?

 

[bored of sc]

"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king

what is the effect of the rhyme?

It creates dramatic tension and sets the play into action. Call it a 'rhyming couplet' rather than just 'rhyme'. It also provides a sense of cadence at the end of the scene/act.

 

[gesh17]

Yes, it sustains the foreboding atmosphere of the early scenes within the play. I would also add that it provides an insight into Hamlet's disillusionment and impending psychosis from society.