In Shakespeare's time, poets used death as an element to call public attention and make them attracted by the tragedies. ... Hamlet is informed by the ghost of his father that he has been murdered by the man who is now King of Denmark and new husband of Hamlet's mother. ... At that moment, Hamlet accepts without hesitation but the rest of the play is concerned with Hamlet's process of revenge-taking. ... It is not clear in the story if they died in a casual way or if they commit suicide, and it can be another way of Shakespeare conception of women, that women are ver...

• Word Count: 1643
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Hamlet In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the tragic hero reveals his inner conflicts and introspective attitude in each of the lengthy soliloquies in the play. ... Hamlet goes on to compare his father to Claudius and comment on the relationship between King Hamlet and Gertrude. ... Hamlet is his own worst critic throughout the play. ... Finally, Hamlet makes a plan. ... Although each soliloquy takes a slightly different approach to Hamlet's problem, Hamlet's essence and character never changes....

• Word Count: 1431
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School