Although Hamlet is not a completely irrational character, the ghost evokes enough emotion to stir Hamlet's soul and gear him towards murder. ... Although there may be a variety of factors why Hamlet does not kill Claudius instantly, it may be argued that Hamlet is displaying rational behavior, and this rational behavior keeps him from bloody murder. ... However, the limitations of devotion to feelings are noted in the play, and the story ends on a tragic note because of the irrational events of the play. ... (1,2 102-105) It is of importance to note that Claudius, a character concerne...

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• Grade Level: High School

Relation of religion with "HAMLET" Claudius's murder of King Hamlet, the act catalyzing the drama of the play, is presented as a sin of primordial character and cosmic implications. ... Hamlet notes the cosmic dimensions of his predicament with his famous line, "Thetime is out of joint" (1.5.189). ... The ghost encourages Hamlet to take this task into his own hands. ... In this sort of play, Girard notes, "all eloquence must be on the side of revenge" and all criticism of the ethic "remains a half-formed thought, an almost incoherent feeling that must fail in the end to gain fu...

• Word Count: 1931
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• Grade Level: High School