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Figures on the Clock

posted 15 years ago by DaNextEdition
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Is anyone able to identify the figures on the rotating clock? I assume that the final one is the Reaper, but what are the others?

[–] Kevin-k-s 8 years ago

Bishop, King, wife and soldier. The Reaper follows every one. That's my interpretation. Seems to fit in with the recurring thoughts that Hamlet has about death.