Hamlet The true nature of hamlet's madness has been an issue of debate for scholars over the centuries. One theory hamlet's madness was for his own protection. In the time period in which hamlet would have lived goverments functioned through the usage of intricate spying networks . in hamlet's Denmark no one is permitted to go unwatched .shakespeare puts hamlet in to asituation in which he must deal with betruyal and murder of his own family members Communication of feeling is done solely in monologue or through the reports of a t...

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The confrontation between Hamlet and Queen Gertrude in the castle over her relationship with Claudius portrays Hamlet's anger towards his mother. Hamlet harshly criticizes his mother for her hasty marriage to her former brother-in-law Claudius so soon after King Hamlet's death. ... No more sweet Hamlet" (97-99, 1636) Gertrude says in response to Hamlet's accusations. ... Gertrude, convicted and enlightened by Hamlet's accusations, appears to repent and agrees to help Hamlet in his plan. Although it appears that for a moment she thinks Hamlet has truly lost it when the ghos...

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The appearance of the ghost of late King Hamlet brought prince Hamlet out of his state of mourning and into a quest for revenge. ... "Hamlet, thou hast thy father much offended." (94) After a brief discussion Hamlet became agitated, uncovering Polonius out of hiding behind the arras. ... The killing of Polonius was due to the fact that Hamlet thought it was Claudius. ... Hamlet was justified in killing Rozencrantz and Guildenstern as he was protecting himself. ... There were many signs that were evident, proving that Hamlet was not mad. ...

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The main characters in Hamlet include Hamlet, Cluadius, Polonius, Gertrude, Ophelia, Laertes, and Horatio. ... The main character is Hamlet. Hamlet is the son of passed King Hamlet and Queen Gertrude. ... Horatio is a friend of Hamlet who is the first to inform him about the ghost of Old Hamlet. ... These visits disturb Hamlet. ...

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Especially toward her son Hamlet. ... Two months has gone by and Hamlet was still grieving. ... "He's fat, and scant of breath.- Here, Hamlet, take my napkin, rub thy brows.The queen carouses to thy fortune, Hamlet" (Shakespeare, 118). ... This scene took place when Hamlet and Laertes were fencing. ... She has to support Hamlet, that is her son. ...

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Hamlet - A Friend of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, and Prince of Denmark. ... While Hamlet's main character trait in Shakespeare's play is, perhaps, openness (he can't stop telling the audience what he is thinking) the Hamlet of Stoppard's play is much more mysterious. ... Hamlet, too, can be considered a rival, even though he does not have "evil" motives. ... (They were taking a letter to the English King, telling him to execute Hamlet, and Hamlet changed it with a letter that asked the English King to execute Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.) ... PLOT ANALYSIS It is diff...

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