This is evident in Act 1, in which Hamlet's love and passion for his father naturally positions him to be inferior to King Hamlet's apparition. ... Hamlet's irrational and impulsive behavior coincides with A.P. ... Hamlet has been reinterpreted as a character in many different contexts. ... Claudius' haughty tone contradicts his apparent intent, remaining unconvincing in his grief: "That we with wisest sorrow think on him together with remembrance of ourselves.... As Mary Slater4 suggests, 'Hamlet's nature is philosophical. ...

• Word Count: 1435
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He praises Hamlet for fulfilling his duty as a son and offers his condolence. ... Claudius discounts Hamlet's genuine grief and decides that his sorrow is "impious stubbornness". ... His compliant - "duty" - and respectful tone creates an image of grandeur, authority and grace - true assets of a king. ... He went against Gods wishes when he removed Hamlet snr as king. ... He opts for the latter option; contradicting the reasons he gave as to why he did not kill Hamlet himself. ...

• Word Count: 1997
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School