Dramatic Irony

dramatic irony

Meaning of Dramatic Irony Dramatic Irony is a situation when, the audience or reader knows the exact situation of the play, while the characters in the play is unaware of the situation. This is the situation which excites the readers/audience. They either pity the character for not knowing the truth or they laugh at itcontinue reading

This is the very ecstasy of love

The dialogue “This is the very ecstasy of love.” occurs in Shakespeare’s play,  Hamlet, Act II, Scene I. To understand the quote, we have to understand the dramatic irony behind it. Hamlet, in order to avenge the death of his father, decided to act like Mad man. Readers and audience knows the plan of Hamlet,continue reading