Tis now the very witching time of night, When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out Contagion to this world; now could I drink hot blood, And do such bitter business as the dayWould quake to look on.
In this quote from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," the speaker reflects on a dark and intense moment, indicating a time steeped in supernatural unrest. The phrase "the very witching time of night" suggests a period when the boundaries between the natural and supernatural blur, allowing chaos and malevolence to emerge. The mention of churchyards yawning implies a confrontation with death, highlighting the eerie atmosphere that surrounds the speaker.
The speaker expresses a deep...
