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Hamlet Comparison
You Remind Me of Someone, A Comparison: Harry Potter and Hamlet

A comparison is something that could be defined as examining two or more things and finding differences or similarities attached to them. In the world today, many people compare different things when they choose to purchase something, or they are talking about other people. In the world of literature, many things can be compared whether it be settings, symbols, or even characters; there is always something that is able to be made into one. Hamlet by William Shakespeare is about a prince names Hamlet, on his quest to avenge his fathers untimely death, as per his uncle, Claudius. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling is about a boy named Harry, and his quest to avenge his parents' deaths, and save the world in which he lives. For both characters, Harry and Hamlet, there can be many similarities found between the two. By delving deep into the two characters, one can find major similarities in their circumstances, motivations, and settings that they are found in.

Within Harry Potter and Hamlet, both of the main characters have many similarities that can be found in their motivation. Harry and Hamlet have both been graced with unfortunate circumstances throughout their lives thus far. Their fathers have both unjustly died at the cause of men just simply trying to gain more power for themselves. Hamlets father, Hamlet Sr, was killed by his Uncle Claudius because he wanted the kingship of Denmark. Harrys father was killed by Lord Voldemort simply because he was in need of more power to take over the wizarding world. With the similar things found between these boys, their motivations are also the same. Their main motivation is revenge. Hamlet wants revenge on Claudius, and Harry wants revenge on Voldemort. In Shakespeares Hamlet, Hamlet says, “Now might I do it pat, now he is praying;/And/ now I'll do't. And so he goes to heaven;/And so am I revenged. That would be scann'd:/A villain kills my father; and for

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