Pray can I not, Though inclination be as sharp as will. ... (III.3.36-40) Claudius is unable to pray even though his "inclination" is "as sharp as will", and his determination is overpowered by his "stronger guilt" which defeats his "strong intent" to find peace with God. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Pray can I not, Though inclination be as sharp as will, My stronger guilt defeats my strong intent, And, like a man to double business bound, I stand in pause where I shall first begin, And both neglect." ...

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• Grade Level: High School