... the play when Hamlet encounters his father's ghost. The ghost says: "The serpent that did sting thy father's life / Now bears his crown" (Act 1,v, 39-40). The ghost continues and asks Hamlet to, "Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder" (Act 1,v, 25). Hamlet is in shock and is angry when he ... good Horatio, I"ll take the ghost's word a / thousand pound" (Act 3, ii, 280-81). Hamlet declares that Claudius is guilty. Hamlet, now having the proof that he himself needed to continue with his plot of revenge, is more outraged then previously. Hamlet feels even more hatred towards Claudius, a...

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... raised questions in Hamlet's mind about the death of his father. Hamlet had his suspicions but he had no proof that his uncle was responsible for his father's death. " The serpent that did sting thy father's life now wears his crown,"(I.v.38-39). Then the apparition of his father appeared. The ghost told young Hamlet that Claudius poisoned him. He said that ... ...

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... him into an even bigger confusion. However, being an intelligent and reasonable man, the Prince did not jump into conclusions. Rather, he suffered from suspicions, but patiently waited for another proof. That was very unusual behavior for a noble man of Hamlet's century, when knights solved their doubts with a sword, without giving it too much thought. However, Hamlet was a gentle and not ... a violent person. He needed good proof for such serious occusations. Therefore, the first chance the Prince had to reassure himself, he took. Extremely intelligent and very well educated Hamlet dem...

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... place, according to the ghost's description. This verifies whether the information that the ghost gave him was valid or not. Only a rational person, whose mind is sane, will look for proof before killing a person out of vengeance. Embedded Quote Hamlet retains from killing Claudius and say's: "Up, sword, and know thou a more horrid hent.When he is drunk asleep, or in ... 's reason for passing. Thus, Hamlets awareness of his surroundings and himself, support his sanity.    Third Paragraph   Lastly, Hamlet admits to being sane however he acts insane, so he can attain proof that Claudiu...

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... being somewhere on the side of southwest, or really crazy, (South being the opposite direction of north, hence the opposite direction of normal.) Since Hamlet says this, it is obvious proof that he is not truly insane. Another thing, the way he went to different characters to exhibit his craziness, carefully planting the seed of his insanity in their minds. When ... the The Riddles of Hamlet and The Newest Answer, by Simon Augustine Blackmor, states that, "To say that the Queen, and Polonius, and others thought him mad, is no proof of his real madness; but only that by his perfect imper...

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... grace defend us!/ Be thou a spirit of health or goblin damned." Hamlet, Bernard, Horatio are not willing to think evil of the king, and they all want some undoubted proof not only of the fact of the ghost's appearance, but of the truth of his words. But all of Hamlet's doubts are finally removed in the fourth scene when he ... , I'll observe his looks,/I'll tent him to the quick, if a' do blench.". This proves that he does not believe the ghost's words and he has to have material proof before he takes Claudius's life (www.shakepeare-online.com). The "To be or not to be" soliloquy seems g...

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... faking madness. With her actions, the Queen has sealed Hamlets faith with the King who decides to send his to England. It should be mentioned that Gertrude still has no proof that Claudius is a killer and thus, if it is for her own benefit or not, she does not feel the need to protect Hamlet from him. On the other, the ... flawlessly. While Fortinbras and Hamlet are very similar in upbringing and nobility, Fortinbras is also everything Hamlet cannot be. He is decisive and takes action without hesitation in order to proof his birthright and do right by his nation while Hamlet is too caut...

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... , ensuring steady entertainment. The subplots also ensure that the reader keeps interest in the play before the climax. After Hamlet talks with the ghost he decides that he needs proof. After getting proof his procrastination gets in the way of his revenge. The final scene in which the plan of Claudius and Laertaes boomerangs is an exceptional example of retributive justice. The ... ...

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... will, acting only when seized by divine inspiration: "There's a divinity that shapes our ends" (5,2,10) The twisting of a sensitive nature into one capable of inhuman evil is perhaps the clearest proof of the evils of existence, though Hamlet must now be numbered among the evils to be punished by cosmic justice. But if Hamlet's actions condemn him to death, his growing ... perception of reality finally redeems his soul in our eyes. Though Claudius has planned Hamlet's destruction and Hamlet has proof of this, he has returned to Denmark without any plan for his revenge, even warning Clau...

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... . Othello, because of Iago kills Desdemona; this shows that Iago was not justified in his revenge against Othello. When an entirely innocent character is killed in such a matter, it is proof that the revenge character was no where near being justified for his crime. After Iago's revenge was carried out; Othello became miserable, as Iago had wanted. This is the only ... . Edmund in the beginning of the play had some sympathy from the audience but as the play progressed, he became a despicable character. Gloucester should not have trusted Edmund without more proof than just a letter to prov...

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... father, or just a message from Hell to make him do wrong. Even though Hamlet is very upset with his father's murder, he refuses to do anything until he has certain proof that Claudius is the killer. He devises a plan to have Claudius watch a play emulating the murder of his father. He will pay close attention to Claudius" reaction to this play ... to act spontaneously on his thoughts creates much drama in his mind. He knows anyone else would have killed Claudius by now, but he can not do it without certain proof. Hamlets lack of decision making skills is further brought to the audiences...

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... Chamberlain's Men (he was Lord Chamberlain), there was a man, Shakspur, who had a similar name to his desired pseudonym. In addition there is undeniable proof that Devere had an excellent education from the beginning, whereas there is no proof of Shakespeare's education. In the plays, the writer shows an extensive knowledge of Latin, as well as classical myth and history, something that Shakespeare ... ...

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... into admitting guilt with the production of "The murder of Gonzago". I was told to watch the Kings reaction and if he were to show his guilt then it would be proof enough for Hamlet to justify his revenge. "The play's the thing wherein I"ll catch the conscience of the King." Claudius leaving the play early gave Hamlet more ... proof that he was guilty of his actions, giving him more of an incentive to get his vengeance. Following the play, Hamlet went to see his mother in her bedroom, who ... ...

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... Horatio that he will use his grief stricken insanity to his advantage. By using his insanity to his advantage it gives him an opportunity and method to gathering information and proof from his enemies so he can devise a way to achieve his revenge on Claudius. Even though Hamlet vowed to avenge his father's death, he has doubts about the ghost, "The ... his enemies. Hamlets planning of the play-within-the-play was a well prepared trapped to cause Claudius to admit his guilt, and when Hamlet's trap is successful by providing the proof that Hamlet needed, he did not rush recklessly to have...

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... was to kill the one who murdered his father. The Ghost delivered his news by saying, "The serpent that did sting thy father's life/ Now wears his crown" (1.5.39-40). Once Hamlet had found out it was his uncle that he must seek revenge on, he began to complain that, "The time is out of joint: O cursed spite ... ...

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... ;wearing his exact armor" and he "frowned just like the king did". The ghost tells Hamlet how his father died by saying in Act 1, Scene 5, and Line 39 "The serpent that did sting thy father's life, Now wears the crown" but what happens after that is how he proves that he is actually sane and he ... ...

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... murder of Claudius, upon realizing the extent of his inaction. He claims that the act of thinking too much is "hath but one part wisdom and ever three parts coward"" (4.5.39-43). In other words, despite the intellect that enables contemplation, inaction is a result of cowardice....

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... hell, / Be thy intents wicked or charitable, / Thou com'st in such a questionable shape / that I will speak to thee. I"ll call thee Hamlet, / King, father, royal Dane. O, answer me!" (I, iv, 39-45) It is quite clear that Hamlet is unable to make a decision. Even though this spirit is right in front of him and has done nothing to either Horatio or ... ...

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... in nothing else at least in probability." (Page 12) "Rosencrantz (a dying fall): I want to go home. (Moves.) Which way did we come in? I've lost my sense of direction." (Page 39) "Polonius: Though this be madness, yet there is method in it." (Page 52) "Guildenstern: Well, he is a man, his is mortal, death comes to us all, etcetera, and consequently e would ... ...

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... crimes of his uncle and avenge his father's death. In contrast to the ghost's opinion of the crime, King Claudius feels mixed remourse and self serving ambition. In lines 36-39, Claudius compares his crime to the crime of Cain in the Bible. "It hath the primal eldest curse upon't..." Further along in his speech he wonders aloud, "Is there not ... ...

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... . A ghostly image, resembling King Hamlet, appeared to converse with young prince Hamlet. The ghost tells Hamlet, "The serpent that did sting thy father's life now wears his crown." (Ham. I.v. 38-39). The ghost explains how it was done and Hamlet decides he has an idea to seek revenge. He gets some of the actors of the play and adds in a few ... ...

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... occur. "The raven himself is hoarse, That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan Nor heaven peep through the blanket of the dark, To cry "Hold, hold!"" (Act 1, Scene 5, lines 38-39, and 53-54) is a quote from Lady Macbeth as she urges Macbeth to kill King Duncan. It is apparent that she desires the throne for her husband, and is ready ... ...

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... realized that his father had been murdered. The ghost goes on to say, "The serpent that did sting thy father's life now wears his crown,"" (Hamlet, Act I, Scene 5, Lines 38-39). It is at this point that Hamlet realizes that his father's murderer was his uncle, Claudius. Hamlet swears to have revenge. This sets up the circumstances that cause the remainder ... ...

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... of sorts, and Ophelia's was merely failure to save one's self from drowning. Driven mad with grief, Laertes is prepared to kill Hamlet in any way possible and makes a 'fool proof' plan of action with the king to get rid of Hamlet. It is only fitting, therefore, that their scheme should backfire, resulting in the deaths of-not only Hamlet, who ... ...

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... "my tongue and soul be hypocrites", as he must feign violent intentions towards his mother. The descriptive statement "hot blood" suggests that he now has adequate proof to take revenge upon his uncle. Through the expressive metaphor "speak daggers to her, but use none" us as responders are able to understand Hamlet's intentions and the ... ...

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