... . The criticism of Hamlet encompasses the degradation of the human soul while reflecting several themes of religion and poetic justice. Religion pervades all aspects of Hamlet. The protagonist of this epic hypothesizes "that the Ghost is indeed the Devil."" (Klein) Hamlet begins his seemingly fruitless revenge attempt at an incarnation's request. Hamlet loved his father which becomes increasingly evident throughout the ... ) Both characters succumb to carnal attraction and a baser emotion of lust. Hamlet invokes these and other sins as he describes his family. Though Hamlet entwines nobil...

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