The first of Hamlets many soliloquies occurs in Act I, Scene II. ... Hamlet's depression and sorrow over the loss of his father and the state of his country cause Hamlet to not act out against Claudius or his mother, which later becomes one of the main themes in Hamlet, the theme of indecision. ... Here, Hamlet is already considering suicide. ... Hamlet is plagued with indecision. ... Thus, Hamlet's first, of many, soliloquies is an accurate predictor of the remainder of the play and of Hamlet. ...

• Word Count: 1324
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

He says that Hamlet's affections are "sweet, not lasting." ... Therefore Ophelia could not become Hamlet's wife. ... Perhaps Laertes knows something about Hamlet's reputation. ... He orders her not to give "words or talk" to Hamlet. ... Hamlet was very near to exposing himself. ...

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Shakespeare's "Hamlet" also deals with the issue of the invasion of privacy. At the beginning of the play, Prince Hamlet encounters his late father's spirit. ... Only one month after his father was murdered, Gertrude (Hamlet's mother) married his Uncle Claudius, leaving Hamlet feeling betrayed and depressed. In an effort to deal with his tragic turn of events, Hamlet keeps his feelings bottled up. ... Hamlet's decision to act "mad" drives him into insanity. ...

• Word Count: 1446
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The play Hamlet by William Shakespeare demonstrates the recklessness of Hamlet is the main cause of his death. Hamlets' character flaws mirror my own. ... In the play Hamlet, Hamlet became delude with anger, allowing his emotions to control his judgment. ... Hamlet's situation reminds me of when I was young; I always allow my emotions to interact my judgment. ...

• Word Count: 1988
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

To what extent do Katherina and Bianca conform to the ideal of women and marriage in Shakespeare as time? It is curious to note the role of women in Shakespearean literature. Many critics have lambasted the female characters in his plays as two-dimensional and unrealistic portrayals of subservien...

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Catcher in the Rye Holden and His "Phony" Family The protagonist, Holden Caulfield, interacts with many people throughout J.D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye, but probably none have as much impact on him as certain members of his immediate family. The ways Holden acts ...

• Word Count: 1426
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Catcher in the Rye The American Dream for family will greatly vary between people, as it should. Throughout the novel you can see how Holden's attitude and relationship vary greatly between family members. This book takes you to every side of the spectrum from friends to enemies. This would not be...

• Word Count: 1276
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School