1. Hamlet - A Coming of Age Tale
The play, Hamlet by William Shakespeare, is the perfect example of a "coming of age" archetype. ... Shakespeare doesn't describe to the audience exactly what Hamlet was like while in college, but we can piece together a picture of him. ... At the very end of the play, Hamlet wins back the audience's affection, just before his life ends, revealing that Shakespeare believes that had Hamlet grown up sooner, this whole mess could have been avoided. ... Shakespeare used the coming of age archetype to show delaying adulthood is what caused this entire tragedy. ... Shakespeare us...
- Word Count: 1669
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School