The Hamlet Project

I haven’t seen the text notes on this
But I suspect that this punctuation
Is Editor’s Choice. Which would seem
To make it actor’s choice as well.
I feel sure I’ve seen it as “My uncle.”
Or if not seen, certainly performed, with that period instead of a question mark.
But a question mark has its merits.
The period seems to continue the thought of “my prophetic soul”
It says “I knew it” with a kind of finality.
The question mark could either bring a hint of uncertainty
To this prophetic question or a wave of disbelief.
Or perhaps some editor once
Punctuated it with an exclamation point
That would make assurance double sure
Or even a dash –
My uncle –
Unfinished could indicate the unfinished thought of
“My uncle murdered you.” Or “My uncle is the serpent.” Or
“My uncle is one slimy son of a bitch and I knew it all along.”
But most likely, editors have given this a period. Or a question mark.
But all punctuation is up for questioning I think and perhaps
Worth forgetting for a moment.