... I will take a stand with Coleridge and speak about Hamlet's genius and cognitive activity. Hamlet's true dilemma is not one of sanity -Vs- insanity; but one pressing his intellectual capacity. Being a scholar, Hamlet is prone to thought rather than actions. "Cause of Hamlet's destiny. . . in intellectual terms . . . is a tragedy . . . of excessive thought." ... if the ghost of his father is but a figment of his imagination. Or even a servant of the devil. If this is so, then Claudius would not be at fault for his brother's death. After he finds out that both the ghost is really his fathe...

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... and he is completely unaware of the fact that this might be annoying. Guildenstern - Rosencrantz companion, who is generally smarter and more worldly-wise than his friend. Sarcastic, cynical and often irritated, he tries desperately to understand the world around him, with little success. Thus, Rosencrantz indifference to ... Gertrude--and, we are given to understand, the audience and Stoppard himself. Stoppard plays with them constantly. They stalk around the stage, scheming, then slowly "decide" not to do anything at all, returning to their exact original spots. Even though they despe...

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• Grade Level: High School