... if she did it (killed his father), he just wants his "mommy" back; this is due in part to his Oedipal feelings. Proof of Hamlet's hostility and manic behavior observed by his remarks to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern about his mother's message that she wants to speak to him. His remarks ... and upsetting, unlike some of his other witticisms, to be humorous and they appear to be very like manic behavior. Another interesting point is that Hamlet compares himself with Nero, who killed his mother and also had an incestuous passion for her (Charlton, 67). The Emperor Claudius was Nero's step ......

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... with foreign affairs, while places like Norway are trying to take back land that they rightly lost. He simply does not have time for his son. Hamlet probably did not know his father very well. A lot of his life seemed to be spent away from home at boarding schools across the continent. His ... if he doesn't know much about Claudius at all. He soon takes a disliking to the new father, mainly due to the suspicion of foul play. Surprisingly Hamlet is able to sense shenanigans going around without the ghosts help. While still dressed in black for his father's funeral he is already at his mot...

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... team. When faced with betrayal, people often feel deceived by the ones closest to them. This is the case in William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, the main character Hamlet and his father both face deception and betrayal as they come to realize that the ones closest to them aren't who they claim to be. ... and her late husband. She mourns only the bare minimum before remarrying her brother-in-law. Not only is it wrong, it is extremely rude. Hamlet feels this betrayal even before he is notified of Claudius's secret. He feels the need to avenge the shame that has been brought about from his ...

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... to his most trusted confident, Horatio, when he says "Thrift, thrift, Horatio! The funeral bak'd meats did coldly furnish forth the marriage tables."" Hamlet's madness and confusion is partially the result of his inability to end his mourning over the death of his father. So long as the task of ... you are. Now to my word: "It is Adieu, adieu, adieu, and remember me."" I have sworn't. Andrews explains the significance of this passage in relation to Hamlet's mourning and confusion by saying: This is a crucial and dreadful vow for many reasons, but the most important, as Freud places us i...

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... a loss for his country following the death of his father, who many felt was a great king. In the lines following his suicide thoughts, Hamlet compares Denmark to an unweeded garden in an attempt to symbolize the corruption within his country which is seeded in Claudius. "Fie on't, ah fie, ... his mother, and thus holds Claudius responsible for not only the loss of his father, but for the problems in Denmark. This only leads Hamlet farther in his misery and intensifies his hatred for Claudius. It also strengthens his desire to murder Claudius, an action he still can not ... follow-throug...

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... decides to wait until the king is taking part in an action of sin to kill him. Only then, will he receive absolute fulfillment for himself. Hamlet and Laertes are similar in the way that they both appeared to lose control and go mad due to the fact that someone intentionally their fathers. After ... no more marriages. Those that are married already, all but one, shall live. The rest shall keep as they are. To a nunnery, go (3.1. 158-161). Hamlet is saying to Ophelia that he is declaring that there will be no more people getting married because he has had enough weddings in his life alre...

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... change. Through Hamlets recent experiences he learns to objectify women and encounters shadow figures. To become a whole person he needs to overcome these things Hamlet has never been exposed to the dark realm. He was always proper and never had to overcome hardships. He has lived in the realm of ... world. He has taken his first step towards individuation, not willingly, but nevertheless he is on his way to becoming a complete person. Hamlet solves his problems Hamlet doesnt do things like normal people. Since he has never been in these situations he handles it very well for his first...

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... remarriage. This is concretely evident in the beginning of his soliloquy, as he remarks on the fact that the world has only unpleasant things in it. Hamlet is so distraught and confused that he wonders why God has made it immoral to commit suicide (lines 1-4). In saying that Denmark is an "unweeded garden, ... of which were murdered. Niobe wept until Zeus cast her into stone, and even then tears flowed from the statue, forming a river.) Hamlet uses the idea of tears to show how shortly his mother mourned. Both in line 21, and lines 26-27, the idea of tears is used by ... his mother's new...

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... decision too quickly. The first, and most disastrous one, would be the Queen's marriage to her brother-in-law only two months after King Hamlet had been murdered. Because of this marriage, all the other events occur. Laertes and Fortinbras both wanted to avenge their father's deaths without truly ... In the play, Laertes ends up being killed because of his need to avenge his father's death, which brought him into a death dual with Hamlet. Fortinbras risks his own life to come to Denmark to fight for his land back, a decision made without the backing of his own government, ... men made...

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... literature has stood the test of time? When William Shakespeare wrote it. But why are his works so respected and cherished? One of his famous works, Hamlet, is still a favorite among actors and occasional readers alike, but why? Why is Shakespeare's work still able to challenge and inspire people four hundred years ... , so the government would never allow Claudius to become king. The fact that incest will never go away and be an issue in whatever time Hamlet is read in, people will never grow tired of the play and will always argue about the incest element of the play. Another reason w...

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... his mother briefly following it. The young man wishes that God had not made suicide a sin, and mourns about his mother's betrayal to the passed King Hamlet. Hamlet laments about his mother, crying, "O God, a beast that wants discourse of reason Would have mourned longer "married with my uncle- (1.2.156). The ... his childhood), he suddenly comes to realize that every human, pitiful or great, becomes dust, and might one day be used to patch up a wall. Hamlet says, "To what base uses we may return, Horatio! Why may not imagination trace the noble dust of Alexander till a find it stopping ...

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... former brother in-law, Claudius for the wrong reasons. Overall Gertrude is a selfish, two -faced and manipulative woman. Gertrude's significance in the play is central. She creates the situation that Hamlet struggles with throughout the play and the tragedy the play ends with. She does this by falling in love with Claudius and collaborating with him to kill King ... noble father in the dust. Thou know'st "tis common; all that lives must die, passing through nature to eternity." (1.2 line 70) This is an example of how Gertrude told Hamlet to forget about his father's death and that every...

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... in their previous attempt to make contact with the ghost. The scene ends with Horatio stating that he will go and inform his friend Hamlet of these incredible events. Hamlet, the main character of the play is depressed as a result of present circumstances in his life. It has been only two months since ... celebrating his recent wedding to his new wife, Gertrude. Claudius" new bride is Hamlet's mother, Gertrude and Claudius is also related to Hamlet, he is Hamlet's uncle and is now his step-father and Gertrude's brother-in-law is now her husband. Hamlet's mother married Claudius very soon...

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... presence of this dynamic throughout the play touches on the themes of revenge and loyalty, and this differs for each of the three relationships. Hamlet's relationship with his father drives the events of the play into eventual tragedy, as his undying conviction to avenge his father causes him to make ... , and love for justice. "How weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable seem to me all the uses of this world!"(Hamlet, 1.2.133). At this point, Hamlet, believes he has nothing to lose, so his determination to enact avenge his father is steadfast. This eventually brings about his end, which .....

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... is that they are both attempting to protect something. Gertrude clearly is endeavoring to secure the peace in her marriage. She continues denying her child Hamlet's rumor of his uncle having anything to do with her perished king's passing. Then again Ophelia is torn between what her family needs, (the ... insurance of her virginity) and what she needs (Hamlet's affection). Gertrude all through the play keeps up a calm status. She remains by Claudius and she adores him, while, cherishing her child. By her ... . Feelings are what truly cause the characters to act the way that they demonst...

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... of him. Ghosts are said to haunt places because they have unfinished business, King Hamlet's business is to see his brother Claudius punished for the murderous crime he has committed. The ghost is obviously watching over Hamlet throughout the play and has seen him go through his doubts and questions whether or ... not the ghost is good or evil, and whether or not Hamlet should take action upon his uncle. The ghost has followed Hamlet into Gertrude's room and listened to their conversation and watched as Hamlet killed the snooping Polonius, and started to accuse Gertrude about her part i...

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... , which is interpreted as madness by readers and characters. With the death of his father and the hasty, incestuous remarriage of his mother to his uncle, Hamlet is thrown into a suicidal frame of mind in which "the uses of this world"seem to him "weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable." No man ... turn him insane. Not to say that he was a crazed madman out of touch with reality as was Ophelia, but a man driven crazy by thought. Hamlet's behavior throughout the play, especially towards Ophelia is inconsistent. He jumps into Ophelia's grave, and fights with Laertes in her grave. He professes...

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... himself and unable to arrive at a quick decision and thus he fails to take immediate action. This lack of determination ultimately leads to his downfall. Hamlet's thoughts are mainly concerned about his own problems only. He is not concerned about Denmark and does not think about what would happen to the ... of his mother to his uncle. As a result of this marriage he has also become emotionally frustrated. During Act three, Scene four we see that Hamlet confronts his mother in her bedroom about her remarriage to her husband's brother just two months after his death. He soon becomes very ...

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... significance in the play as a whole.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Act 3 Scene 4, so called the closet scene, is the first time we see Hamlet and Gertrude together alone. In this scene Hamlet releases his anger and frustration at his mother for the sinful deed she has committed i.e. her marriage to her brother-in-law and the ... asks his mother to change her ways, which she agrees to and asks for his advice, showing that she has submitted herself to her son. Hamlet does not really show much respect for his mother while reproving her and forc...

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... ghost tells him that "The serpent that did sting thy father's life now wears his crown" (I.V.24). One could say that this quote means that Prince Hamlet's father was killed by his uncle who is now the king of Denmark. One could say that he was sane because when he found out about his fathers death ... you're trying to seek revenge that person could find out about it and seek revenge on you. Also another reason someone could say that Prince Hamlet is sane when he says "To be or not be, that is the question" (III.I.53).One could interpret this quote as meaning Prince ... or talk to someone...

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... his father's death. And on top of his mother marrying that soon, she marries his father's brother. Hamlet is not a happy person. He finds out that his uncle is trying to get him killed. When Hamlet realizes this he starts switching all the plans around, so that the people who are in charge of making ... kids. They had no relation, but the father of this other family was just a friend and had a son and a daughter. Ophelia was the young girl. Hamlet led her to believe that he had the most undying love for her and would always love her. In his rage to catch the new King Claudius in act ......

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... -almost as bad, good mother, As kill a king, and marry with his brother. (III; iv; 29-30). Hamlet's emotions suffered another casualty with the loss of the love his life Ophelia. Hamlet distances himself away from her as part of his crazed disposition "plan". By insulting her and convincing Ophelia that he never loved ... , for wise men know well enough what monsters you make of them" (III; i; 135-137). The final blow for Ophelia's heart comes when Hamlet kills Polonius by mistaking him for Claudius. These actions lead Ophelia with no one to talk with and she takes her own life. The loss ...

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... is important because without him the story would not make sense. In the story, Hamlet is walking in the woods and is confronted by an apparition; the ghost tells Hamlet that he is the sprit of his murdered father. Hamlet is extremely horrified of this ghost because it tells him he is his father and ... thing that the ghost is ready for some kind of battle. The battle the ghost is ready for is the war against Hamlet's fathers" murderer, which is his brother Claudius. Without Hamlet in the story none of this would have happened. The ghost would have never appeared because it was ... him...

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... revenge and kill the King, his uncle. Hamlets Uncle married his mom and this may have contributed to Hamlet being angry and maybe even angry enough to make Hamlet act insanely. Another question that is left open is about the ghost. Hamlet is the only can hear the ghost, and it might just be because he is insane. In ... ghost didn't want to be seen by the queen or it can only be seen by certain people, etc. but this still contributes to the question of weather Hamlet is sane or not. In this scene, it is probable that he has flipped his lid, because normally other people can see the ghost...

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... grown By what if fed on/ and yet within a month" This seems to suggest that the more Gertrude was with Hamlet's father, the more her desire grew on him. In essence, Hamlet is saying that Gertrude's behavior with regard to his father was false because she abandoned his father's memory so quickly. In ... his mother as weak. Indeed, he even claims, "frailty, thy name is woman in reference to his description of his mother's behavior. Hamlet also makes constant reference to the speed at which Gertrude the memory of his father and married Claudius. He says: "Within a month, ... speed, to pos...

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