1. An Essay on Hamlet
Wilson Knight, in his "The Embassy of Death: An Essay on Hamlet"," from the book, "The Wheel of Fire", suggests that Hamlet, in his inability to choose a sure course of action, and remembering only one of the Ghost's commands, has made himself no better than the evil he sought to destroy. ... Upon the conclusion of the first act, one is met with a powerful, burning question that begs to be answered: Exactly who or what is this ghost? ... However, he quickly comes to the decision that even if it is the devil or some other evil spirit, he is capable of outwitting it, and that his play will...
- Word Count: 1273
- Approx Pages: 5
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate