Upon first reading, Hamlet's soliloquies provided me with the insight into Hamlet's religious and social milieu. ... As Shakespeare's most philosophical character, Hamlet is used as a medium to explore the fundamental questions which the Elizabethan audience and the modern day audience continue to ponder. ... However, Hamlet vacillates in the play, exuding a sense of uncertainty shown in his encounter with the ghost of Old Hamlet. ... Prince Fortinbras aims to "recover from us, by strong handthose forsaid lands so by his father lost", creating a foil which contrasts w...

• Word Count: 1105
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

After King Hamlet is murdered, his ghost appears to Hamlet demanding the revenge of his murder, accusing his brother Claudius. ... Although Hamlet and Laertes go about their actions in different ways, both characters are admired by the common people of Denmark, afflicted by the deaths of their fathers, and affected by each of their own moral capacities; therefore, highlighting each other's characteristics throughout the play. ... Although Hamlet and Laertes are inherently different, both characters are influenced by similar happenings and accentuate each other's personalities throug...

• Word Count: 699
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate