... . By considering the key notions of the play, we can explore ideas pertinent to the human condition such as, corruption, human empowerment and personal integrity. Throughout "Hamlet," Shakespeare gives us sharp literary images of death, decay, rot, and corruption. Imperfection is innate to the human condition and it is exemplified in "Hamlet." The characters in the ... the character's mysteries. However, just as critical interpretations gain favor throughout history, Gertrude's perceived corruption can be validly interpreted as motivated solely by sincere innate human desire. She acts as ...

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... bitter character who is eager to prey upon the good nature of others in order to advance his own social status. The image of him that Shakespeare portrays through lines such as "I am not what I am- is one of pure duplicity and malevolence, enabling him to be used as a dramatic ... villain', recognising the evil of his own actions but performing them anyway simply because of his evil inclinations. Although this is far from the psychologically warped image Shakespeare wished to present, it serves as an effective fazade for the guiding of the audience toward a desired set of conclusions. Co...

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