Oedipus Rex and Hamlet conform to the same classic tragic formula. Being the son’s of the king, Hamlet and Oedipus are themselves members of the royal family and in fact, next in line to the throne. Oedipus is the adopted son of the former King Polybus. He is of high standing in both the political and the social chain of command of the times, because he is both a king and world famous. Hamlet is the son of a king, and a prince. To protect himself from Hamlet, Claudius must get rid of Hamlet, but in doing so must not upset the people of the kingdom. He has Hamlet sent to England, “I have a quick determination Thus

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