... able to fall much more easily. The cathartic effect which is presented almost perfectly in Oedipus, is not as effective in Hamlet, as it does not follow all of Aristotle's criteria, although it still possess some reader identification. Hamlet is a story about a prince (Hamlet JR.) who is told by a Ghost (Hamlet Sr.) that his uncle (Claudius) had killed his father and married his mother. Thus ... were rally tough, refused to let him pass on what they deemed as "their side walk" and even pushed him and assaulted him. Jason who had some knowledge in martial arts, could not let this injusti...

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... when he stands by her bed in anguish, looking at her loveliness; but he feels he must kill her for her sinful ways. After she is murdered and he finds out the truth about her innocence, he assumes full responsibility for his dastardly deed and for being stupidly led by ... that point forward, it is all downhill for Othello. He is easily persuaded by Iago to kill his bride in the bed that he believes she defiled. As he stands staring at the sleeping beauty that he is about to murder, he is truly a tragic figure. He cannot resist kissing Desdemona and weeps over ... tainted state of mind, ...

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• Grade Level: High School