... for study. To examine the aspect of anti-heroes in tragedy, and how this relates to the characters of R.P.McMurphy and Hamlet, an analysis of the motivation of each is necessary. Motivation is the source of all action, and only in this area these two characters similar to a traditional protagonist. As the character himself evolves through the course of the plot, so do their motives ... this time forth/ My thoughts be bloody or be nothing worth!" A similar turning point in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest comes after McMurphy too suffers through a period of reflection. For some time he ha...

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... polonius's death. Hamlet has killed Polunoiu's thinking it was the king, Claudius. Claudius is worried, because Polonius death could have been his death and sends Hamlet to England. Claudius says, "Hamlet, this deed, for thine especial safety "Which we do tender as we dearly grieve ... closer to understanding her self. Later on she sees another light an says " "In the distance is a light. I know I Must steer toward it. "(p.275). with each light that she see's she gets a better understanding of her self. But the greatest realization comes when Mr. Toy starts singing upon ... else, and ne...

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... With this statement, the play makes a transition. Hamlet gives up the role of a student, and commits himself to nothing else but the revenge of his father's death. There is no confusion and certainly no sign of madness in Hamlet's character. In Chapel scene, when Claudius is praying alone for his guilt, Hamlet accidentally sees him. He ... until the very end of the act that he even mentions vengeance. If he had any of the conviction shown earlier, he would be presently working on his revenge. So instead of playing the part of vengeful son, or dropping the issue entirely, he hangs out in t...

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... it comes to making rational or emotion-driven decisions. Shakespeare places a huge emphasis on the distinction between making decisions based on reason or passion, and the positive or negative results that both polar ends yield. The characters often act out different degrees of reason and passion, and the consequences of their actions vary from extremely tragic to brilliant and practical. Through an analysis ... ghost. Hamlet's first encounter with the supposed ghost of his father is one strung with torrid emotional responses and a complete lack of rational skepticism. Although Hamlet i...

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... (3,1,70-77) During Hamlet's soliloquy he continually refers to himself in terms of all humanities fears and injustices. We see his mood as being one that is logical and almost desisting in nature. "This analysis of himself as a coward is one to which Hamlet no more returns, at least not in despair ... his fear and unrest. Hamlet sees that he has reason much greater then Fortinbras and his army of men who fight for a place "Which is not tomb enough and continent/ To hide the slain?" (4,4, 64,65). Hamlet comes to realize that he has just cause to shed blood here on earth and that ... deat...

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