... audience. Although contextual values change, the basic human desire to seek answers to the fundamental questions of life has not, causing Shakespeare's play to speak in different ways. Hamlet's ability to be re-contextualized is due to its universal themes and unique characterization, allowing for multiple ... ceases within human kind and Shakespeare has thoroughly exemplified this idea. By creating the corrupt and unstable world of Ellsinore, Shakespeare reflects the political uncertainty of his period, Ellsinore becomes a representation of the world. LC Knights2, a 20th century authori...

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