1. Hamlet - A Coming of Age Tale
Ophelia remembers his earlier personality more positively, calling him "the expectancy and rose of the fair state" (3.1.155) who had the "unmatch'd form and feature of blown youth" (3.1.162). ... The positive message seems to be that Hamlet is full of potential, but the audience is reminded of his youth and impetuousness. ...
- Word Count: 1669
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School