... the Hamlet's were upstanding and honorable men. They fought for the best interests of their country whether the citizens agreed or disagreed with their actions. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is probably the greatest playwright of all-time. His abilities instilled a passion and an overwhelming increase in the interest of plays. His works were also very instrumental in the Renaissance movements. Most of Shakespeare's work was completed in iambic pentameter. He also ... created soliloquies and gave a rhythmic beat to his plays. He did his work ... ...

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... ;trifling", a "toy in blood" and "primy" (1.3.12-14) suggesting that Hamlet is youthful and unreliable. Ophelia remembers his earlier personality more positively, calling him "the expectancy and rose of the fair state" (3.1.155) who had the "unmatch'd form and feature of blown youth" (3.1.162). Hamlet himself says that his previous interests were "saws of books, all ... thing: Hamlet's plot for revenge. Therefore, it makes sense that this struggle plays a major role in Hamlet's growth as a character. Within the coming of age archetype, this is known as "the quest" (Stahl). Hamlet's father...

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