Hamlet has the mind of a true thinker. However, his mind was holding him back at the same time. ... As Edward Wagenknecht puts it, "this is the tragedy of a man who could not make up his mind." ... These proponents say that Hamlet, in his subconscious mind, has a primitive urge to remove his father for the affection of his mother, to do exactly what his uncle has done and have Gertrude for himself. If this is true, Hamlet cannot act because he is fighting against his subconscious. ...

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Hamlet is hit with the realization that she never loved his father, that her devotion sprung from sheer lust, and that Hamlet's mind is obsessed with obscene imaginings. ... What are these imaginings that are taking place in Hamlet's mind? ... He cannot do it because subconsciously he does not want to hurt his mother. ...

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The burden upon his shoulders caused him to clear from his mind all but what was necessary to solve his dilemma. ... He does not do this, however, because he is subconsciously inhibited from deliberately killing Claudius for two reasons. ... Ophelia now goes completely mad and has lost all control over her mind. ...

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With this quote in mind, it is no wonder that Hamlet has been incapable of action, thus far. ... Hamlet reveals, again, that his subconscious conscience has not yet concluded that revenge is the answer, while he externally wishes for the bravery to commit to some action. ...

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William Shakespeare (1564 -1616) is the English dramatist and poet, considered by most to be the greatest of all playwrights. His early life was spent in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He was the son of a Stratford businessman and probably attended the local grammar school, acquiring the basics in th...

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Transformations Understand HOW texts are valued HOW they are re-circulated Language forms and features Quotes, symbols etc. Ideas, values, issues in relation to context LOOK AT HOW HAMLET WAS VALUED FOR ITS TIME, THE WAY IT WAS STUDIED IT"S VALUES, SYMBOLISM etc. Then COMPARE with Ros + Guil, a...

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He does not do this, however, because he is subconsciously inhibited from deliberately killing the man whom his beloved mother loves. ... This is true, but one must keep in mind the term "eventually." ...

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