Shakespeare uses Hamlet's soliloquies to give the audience insight to his mental composition as well as to show the development of the themes and conflicts that are presented in the play. ... Additionally, the audience is presented with the unpleasant nature of the murder of Hamlet Sr. when Hamlet is speaking about Claudius and says, ""A took my father grossly, full of bread" (III, iii, 80). ... Using the word black in describing Claudius" soul gives the audience and clear interpretation of how truly his soul really is. ...

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This transformed Christianity as the believer is able to now feel a closer spiritual connection to God - Paul promotes heavenly rewards, but also new divine gifts through spiritual growth that God lovingly gives. ... "On the night he was betrayed, he took a piece of bread, gave thanks to God, broke it and said, this is my body, which is for you. ...

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Before beginning his ministry, Jesus faced three temptations: Satan asked him to turn a stone into bread, bow down to Satan in exchange for power over all nations, or jump from a great height and allow God to save him. ... All four Gospels give detailed accounts of Jesus' death. ...

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For example, birth rites might involve bestowing the blessings of the god on the child or giving the child a special religious name. ... Christian youths participate in First Communion, in which they take part in the Eucharist (a ceremony involving blessed bread and wine, which represent the body and blood of Christ) for the first time. ... Many religious virtues such as love, self-control, compassion, nonviolence, and wisdom appear in more than one religion, but differences in belief systems can give varying significance to these virtues. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate