In Ovid's Metamorphosis, Narcissus is a handsome young man who saw the reflection of his face in the waters of the Styx River. ... Just like Narcissus, we never stop seeking for self-identification and self-conscious through the way we look at our own images. ... The play Hamlet by William Shakespeare demonstrates the recklessness of Hamlet is the main cause of his death. ... He made a terrible mistake, killing an innocent person under the illogical assumption that he was avenging his father's death. This leads to a series of events that contribute to his lover's Ophelia's...

• Word Count: 1988
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: High School