There's rosemary, that's for remembrance; pray, love, remember; and there is pansies, that's for thoughts...There's fennel for you, and columbines; there's rue for you, and here's some for me; we may call it herb of grace o' Sundays. O, you must wear your rue with a difference. There's a daisy. I would give you some violets, but they wither'd all when my father died. They say he made a good end,- {Sings.}For bonny sweet Robin is all my joy.
In this passage from Hamlet, the speaker references various herbs and flowers, each symbolizing different emotions or memories associated with love, remembrance, and grief. Rosemary is associated with memory, while pansies signify thoughts. Fennel and columbines are mentioned, and rue is identified as the herb of grace, highlighting its significance in both personal sorrow and ritual. The speaker expresses a deep personal loss, lamenting the withering violets tied to their father's death, reflecting on how grief intertwines with love and memory. The mention of giving violets that have perished reinforces the theme of death and loss, while the herbs symbolize the complexities of human emotions surrounding these experiences. The reference to "sweet Robin" and the act of singing further emphasize the connection between joy and sorrow, illustrating the intricate dance of life and death. This passage encapsulates a profound contemplation on how love, remembrance, and grief are interwoven in personal experiences.
In this passage from Hamlet, the speaker references various herbs and flowers, each symbolizing different emotions or memories associated with love, remembrance, and grief. Rosemary is associated with memory, while pansies signify thoughts. Fennel and columbines are mentioned, and rue is identified as the herb of grace, highlighting its significance in both personal sorrow and ritual. The speaker expresses a deep personal loss, lamenting the withering violets tied to their father's death, reflecting on how grief intertwines with love and memory.
The mention of giving violets that have perished reinforces the theme of death and loss, while the herbs symbolize the complexities of human emotions surrounding these experiences. The reference to "sweet Robin" and the act of singing further emphasize the connection between joy and sorrow, illustrating the intricate dance of life and death. This passage encapsulates a profound contemplation on how love, remembrance, and grief are interwoven in personal experiences.