At the beginning of the play, Hamlet is not necessarily happy or content. ... Though this topic is extensively debated by literary critics, Hamlet's tragic flaw, in my opinion, is his intense over-analysis. ... In the play, Hamlet takes two journeys. ... Hamlet's over-analysis and subsequent delay over the murder of Claudius leaves his uncle ample opportunity to devise a murderous plot to send him to his death. ... In my opinion, Hamlet is responsible for his own downfall. ...

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Literary Analysis Discuss the theme of madness in the play. ... When Hamlet comes back after he is exiled Ophelia soon finds out and comes to see Hamlet. ... After Ophelia's death, Hamlet is in the spotlight for what is to come next. Hamlet's madness comes from a revenge of his father's death. ... Laertes ends up poisoning Hamlet with a cut from the sword during the fight. ...

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Hamlet cannot believe that his mother could so quickly fall in love with Claudius when she seemed so in love with Hamlet Senior as well. ... Hamlet meets with Ophelia, acting very strangely, so she goes and tells her father, Polonius, then he goes to the king claiming Hamlet is lovesick. ... Hamlet then talks crazy to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, the king's spies, who are pretending to just be concerned about Hamlet's well-being. ... After the "Mousetrap," Hamlet has made up his mind. ... Horatio, Hamlet's loyal friend, contemplates suicide at this point, not wanting to go o...

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Later on, however, Hamlet begins to doubt the ghost. ... Through his over-analysis he seems to be almost talking himself out of doing his job. One of Hamlet's most renown traits is his over-analysis of conversational topics and situations in which action must be taken. ... Hamlet's Sanity Hamlet appears to be insane, after Polonius's death, in act IV scene II. ... Hamlet and Ophelia both shared the trait of having calculated thoughts, Ophelia's singing and Hamlet's verbal attacks. ...

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Hamlet's soliloquy shows how disgusted Hamlet is with Gertrude, Claudius and the world which is shown in the line "How weary, stale, flat and unprofitable, seem to me all the uses of this world"(I,II,133-134). It also reveals to us how saddened he is by his father's death whom he admired and looked up to and Hamlet's mothers marriage to Claudius just adds to Hamlet's grief over his father. ... This makes Hamlet even more distraught than he already was over his father's death. ... So far Hamlet has only been faced with the problems of dealing with his father's...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Looking at Act 3 Scene 4 of 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare. ... Hamlet succeeds in shaming her until the point when she begs him to stop. ... After this scene she becomes aware that Hamlet isn't mad and starts trusting him as opposed to Claudius. ... The ghost's appearance results in different reactions between Hamlet and Gertrude. ... Hamlet on the other hand gets confused at why she cannot hear or see the ghost. ...

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Hamlet certainly feels this way throughout Hamlet by William Shakespeare but in his case his turmoil lasts longer than a week. ... Hamlet's mission then becomes avenging his father's death. ... Her passiveness is also shown in Act 3, Scene 1, Line 106 when Hamlet is asking her is she honest and fair. ... Another character trait shown throughout Hamlet is Ophelia's obedience. ... Instead of trying to stick up for herself and her relationship with Hamlet she's obedient and agrees to break it off even though she likes Hamlet. ...

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The appearance of the ghost of late King Hamlet brought prince Hamlet out of his state of mourning and into a quest for revenge. ... "Hamlet, thou hast thy father much offended." (94) After a brief discussion Hamlet became agitated, uncovering Polonius out of hiding behind the arras. ... The killing of Polonius was due to the fact that Hamlet thought it was Claudius. ... Hamlet was justified in killing Rozencrantz and Guildenstern as he was protecting himself. ... There were many signs that were evident, proving that Hamlet was not mad. ...

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The question of Hamlet's lucidity is perceptible throughout the play. ... Therefore, the notion of Hamlet being a sane individual playing the role of a madman can be disputed with an in depth analysis of his character, actions and a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The temperament of Hamlet can allude to his mindset throughout the play. ... However, the show implied that a nephew was the killer and alerted the king to take measures against Hamlet thereby, making the court and the king wary of Hamlet's behaviors. ... These and other symptoms can be seen in Hamlet. ...

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The main characters in Hamlet include Hamlet, Cluadius, Polonius, Gertrude, Ophelia, Laertes, and Horatio. ... The main character is Hamlet. Hamlet is the son of passed King Hamlet and Queen Gertrude. ... Horatio is a friend of Hamlet who is the first to inform him about the ghost of Old Hamlet. ... These visits disturb Hamlet. ...

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Especially toward her son Hamlet. ... Two months has gone by and Hamlet was still grieving. ... "He's fat, and scant of breath.- Here, Hamlet, take my napkin, rub thy brows.The queen carouses to thy fortune, Hamlet" (Shakespeare, 118). ... This scene took place when Hamlet and Laertes were fencing. ... She has to support Hamlet, that is her son. ...

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This proves to Hamlet that deceit is the true nature of a woman. ... As Hamlet approaches he asks,where is your father?... At this point Hamlet knows Ophelia is lying. ... First he would use Ophelia to cure Hamlet's madness. ... Hamlet takes the news terribly and the next time she sees Hamlet she is somewhat fearful. ...

• Word Count: 1081
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• Grade Level: High School