In this analysis, I will primarily focus on Hamlet's first encounter with his father's ghost in Act 1, Scene 5. ... Dia de los muertos is commonly celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries on November 1st and 2nd. ... Mexican culture believes in building a strong relationship with the ones that they were close to, who are now no longer living. ... The Mexican people seek to build relationships with their dead. ... This reflects the fact that Hamlet still has ties to his father and might not want to let go. ...

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I suppose I could call myself Irish or Norwegian American, but I doubt it would help me identify with a family culture that I know nothing about. ... This particular lady said that she hated TV but she had to adapt if she wanted time with her family. ... I think this is a fair concept. ... I wondered why? ... Taking myself again as an example I could easily label myself Irish-American or even Native-American but I have not connections on any level with either of those parts of my ancestry, so I chose not to. ...

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