... in and wiped off onto the sidewalk. This is completely senseless and irrational on his part. In the first part of the play he writes in a letter to Ophelia "Doubt thou the stars are fire, doubt that the sun doth move, doubt truth to be a liar, but never doubt I love" These words sound sweet, and romantic right? Well why the sudden ... days later Hamlet denounces his love, and accuses her of being dishonest, saying "I did love you once.. I love you not.. if thou dost marry, I"ll give thee this plague for thy dowry: Be thou as chaste as ice, as pure as snow, thou shalt not escape Calumny....

• Word Count: 493
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... Caesar's death, Brutus and Cassius are left to fight those who loved him. Before battle Brutus is approached by Caesar's ghost,((Brutus): Speak to me what thou art/(Ghost): Thy evil spirit, Brutus?To tell thee thou shalt seem me at Philipi?Ay, at Philippi.? This appearance deeply concerns Brutus and begins stirring up fear in his character,Now I have taken heart, though ... Hamlet's spirit appears and informs his son, Prince Hamlet, that his murderer was Claudius, and his death must be avenged,To ears of flesh and blood.-List, list, O, list!-/If thou didst ever thy dear father love/?Rev...

• Word Count: 929
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... marriage to his uncle, his body was contaminated. Death, at the moment, seemed more desirable than any worldly possessions. Although he was aware of the sixth commandment in the Bible, "Thou shalt not kill" (Exodus, 20:13), and knew he would be condemned to eternal suffering if he committed suicide. Ironically, he yearned for death, yet never took action to acquire it ... ...

• Word Count: 950
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School