1. Macbeth Hamlet Comprison
... their fathers killed, the main reason being revenge" (Campbell 109). The fact that Fortinbras father (the King of Norway) was in fact killed by Hamlet's father before the play even began sets the tone of revenge. The theme of unending revenge killing is introduced by relaying events that took place ... deaths. The play gives no indication that the characters are learning from this, that killing caused by revenge leads into more revenge and death. It is an unending cycle. Before the end of the play, Hamlet does get his revenge, but not without his own unfortunate death. As he had discovere...
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