Polonius is, in general, an untrusting, sneaky, scheming character and I am sure that Hamlet knew this about him. ... He is saying sarcastically that bad men like himself should not have the pleasure of crawling from his sinful flesh (earth) and a virtuous angel like her (heaven). He then says that all men are "arrant knaves", which literally means a notorious mischief-loving person (according to Webster's New Dictionary and Thesaurus). ... In short, I think he is saying that all men are bad and that she should never trust any men: "Believe none of us." ... He says, "I have heard of y...

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The Shakespeare play Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark reveals a confused character. ... Hamlet's madness is not only caused by his being angry, sad, and in grief, it is caused by some characters. Other characters have sympathy towards him and try to help this tragic hero. ... List, list, O, list! ... Laertes then grabbed Hamlet around the neck, but Claudius ordered other men to separate them. ...

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In fact, it is believed that the theme of revenge is also one of the more complicated themes because of whom it involves and how it is brought about by the characters that desire it. The characters of whom I speak of are Fortinbras, son of the late King Fortinbras, prince of Norway; Laertes, son of the late Polonius (Lord Chamberlain to the King) and brother to the late Ophelia; and Hamlet, son of the late King Hamlet, prince of Denmark. ... As one reads on, specifics will arise that will make other similarities apparent as well as shedding some light on the methods and motives behind the afor...

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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. ... The last scene's condemnation of revenge is made all the more profound by the ironic way in which vengeful characters fall victim to their own devices. ... One of Shakespeare's most characteristic dramatic devices is the multiplication of character types.[12] In Hamlet, he includes a number of avengers. ... Now, sir, young Fortinbras, Of unimproved metal hot and full, Hath in the skirt...

• Word Count: 1931
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• Grade Level: High School