Depression, melancholy, disillusionment, and disconnectedness are the burning emotions churning in young Hamlet's soul as he attempts to come to terms with his father's death and his mother's incestuous, illicit marriage. ... Gertrude's request is made because of her concern that Hamlet is seemingly taking King Hamlet's death to be seemingly out of the ordinary, and that his death has caused Hamlet to lose touch with his peers and even himself in a state of depression. ... He must be detailed in explaining his reasons for his attitudes and with the closing statement sh...

• Word Count: 4821
• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: High School