William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet in 1602. ... In these two previous versions of Hamlet, the opening scene with the ghost of Old Hamlet is eliminated from the film. ... Critics have long wondered why Hamlet does not immediately kill Claudius for the murder of Old Hamlet. ... Hamlet worries that the devil has sent the ghost to trick Hamlet into murdering Claudius unjustly. ... For a short instant, the audience can believe that Hamlet has committed his killing, and is truly mad; but sanity is quickly restored to Hamlet's temperament. ...

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Hamlet was a dear friend to me and to many others as well. ... He suffered through many trials and tribulations in his short life. ... His father's death caused him to go through some recent personal problems for a short time. ... It seemed as if many were against him but Hamlet was brave and did not care. ... Prince Hamlet did all of this for his father whom he loved so deeply. ...

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When Polonius asked Hamlet to "Walk out of the air" (Hamlet II ii 207) into the castle where it is cooler, Hamlet replied, "Into my grave." ... (Hamlet II ii 215-216) In Hamlet's most famous soliloquy, "To be or not to be," (Hamlet III i 56) he questioned whether it would be worthwhile to endure life and confront "the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" or to oppose by putting an end to the "sea of troubles" (Hamlet III i 58, 59). ... Nevertheless, the young prince was conscious the lifetime of a mortal is nonetheless short while death is inevitable. Hamlet commented, "[life] wil...

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King Hamlet was a very strong leader of Denmark. ... King Hamlet was deceived by his own brother. ... King Claudius, Hamlets evil brother, craved power more than anything, which eventually lead to his decision to poison King Hamlet. While King Hamlet was in his rose garden, King Claudius slyly poured the poison in King Hamlet's ear. ... Unfortunately, King Hamlet could only mourn over the disloyalty of his brother for a short amount of time, as his own death bed was awaiting him. ...

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Especially toward her son Hamlet. ... Two months has gone by and Hamlet was still grieving. ... She had a short part, however her actions and words said it all. ... "He's fat, and scant of breath.- Here, Hamlet, take my napkin, rub thy brows.The queen carouses to thy fortune, Hamlet" (Shakespeare, 118). ... She has to support Hamlet, that is her son. ...

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• Grade Level: High School