Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 13 AIL 1224 short lesson, about 20 seconds
"Now Might I Do It Pat"
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The idea
Hamlet says now might he do it pat, now the man is praying, and now he will do it. Pat means neatly or conveniently. Three nows in one line and a half, and the repetition marks a man talking himself toward an act.
In practice
Three nows, and a drawn sword.
Where people slip
Pat means neatly, not affectionately.
Your place on the trail
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