locutionary force-ability of language to deliver a message
illocutionary force-what is done is being said (orders)
perlocutionary force-consequences of words
"Self-overhearing"- character shapes itself through what the mind hears what is said about oneself
Hamlet may be effected by "self-overhearing himself" when he is acting a part
Scene with ghost example of illocutionary force because oaths are made
Hamlet does not swear to avenge his father, only to remember him
Problems of he play arise from characters not speaking their minds
Hamlets actions reflect poor acting, he is trying to "Out-Herod Herod"
Physical action insufficient to know what one is really up to
Hamlet can be himself when acting mad; does not need to conform to a preformed identity
Polonius the premodern man, Hamlet the modern, and Claudius in the middle
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