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. ... So, Shakespeare also presents the theme of introspection in this soliloquy as Hamlet not only begins a debate within is mind about the fate of Claudius, but it also seems to cause him to think too much about what the fate of his father was, as well. ... To enhance the themes that are presented in Hamlet's fourth soliloquy Shakespeare also uses imagery throughout these lines. ... Finally, Shak...

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Although "Hamlet" is classified as a revenge play, it is a widely acknowledged fact that in this work Shakespeare consciously challenges the traditional revenge genre unlike any other play before it. ... In "Hamlet", Shakespeare actively rejects this expected plot line and focuses instead on Hamlet's delay and struggle to take action, as opposed to the actual act of vengeance. ... It is Hamlet's renowned and excessive procrastination such as this that is the most notable point of difference in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" to the stereotypical revenge tragedy of the time. ... Even whe...

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Shakespeare was heavily influenced by Queen Elizabeth's patronage and approval as she was fearful of the stability of her heirless monarchy and coupled with her conversion to Protestantism, much of the political and religious conflict emerging from the Catholic Elizabethan ideology, shifting into the Renaissance, manifests in the tragic play, Hamlet (1603). ... In Hamlet, Claudius has disrupted the Greater Chain of Being and subsequently, King Hamlet's Ghost has corrupted Hamlet's Renaissance mindset and morals in demanding he avenge his father's death. ... In Hamlet, Op...

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Also, however, Hamlet does not want to confront Gertrude with the crime in a rational way, thus forcing her to make a difficult choice between Hamlet and Claudius, with disastrous psychological results for Hamlet if she chooses against him. ... The enormity of the stress that Gertrude puts upon Hamlet makes Hamlet develop a substantial resentment towards her. Since to Hamlet, Gertrude embodies the weaknesses of women in general, Hamlet's resentment towards Gertrude is also projected against women in general. ... She is a convenient target because, being a woman who loves him, she ...

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Shakespeare's 17th Century revenge tragedy differs greatly to the other texts, mainly because it is set within the court so all relationships are portrayed to have political influences. ... Nonetheless, whether Gertrude lacks the Familial love Hamlet craves, or was too self involved to give it; it has a negative effect on Hamlet as it causes his passionate hatred for the new King. ... The theme of incestuous love is a negative force present in both "Hamlet" and "Sons & Lovers"; not just between Gertrude and Hamlet (mother and son), but it also is present in Act One, Scene Three. ... Alth...

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