Crying "Hem" on Shakespeare's Stage.

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  • Author(s): Bishop, Tom
  • Source:
    Shakespeare Quarterly. Summer2024, Vol. 75 Issue 2, p137-143. 7p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      SHAKESPEARE, William, 1564-1616; ENGLISH drama; EMOTIONS; JOY; ANGER
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the multifaceted use of the interjection "hem" in Shakespearean plays, exploring its various meanings and contexts. Topics include its origins in Roman comedy as a versatile expression of emotion like surprise, joy, or anger, and its adaptation in early modern English drama to signal various emotional and communicative nuances, from signaling sexual intent in street culture to conveying subtle emotional shifts on stage.