Hamlet vs. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead- the Truth

Hamlet vs. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead- The Truth William Shakespeare 1600’s play Hamlet inspires Tom Stoppard’s 1967 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead in the fact that they both contain the same plots where everyone dies and everyone makes the same speeches. But with some crucial differences that give each their own special feel, especially Stoppard’s play. People say he copied Hamlet but everyone can agree he defiantly added his own philosophical twist and turns. Stoppard stole Hamlet’s plot, character and dialogue. For example, both characters say, “Hamlet my excellent, good friends. How dost thou do you both” (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead III 53, Hamlet II ii 123). Also the Queen says, “did he receive you well”, Rosencrantz also says, “most like a gentlemen” (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead page III 76, Hamlet page 1. ii 173). Both plays contain similar characters but Stoppard put a tremendous amount of work into his play. Both are very popular plays as well as their writers. The play Hamlet however continues to be more popular. The play Hamlet differs from the play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead in many ways. Hamlet being a lot more divine, teaches on several religious moral codes. For example, “praying in the chapel III 1671” and “there more things in heaven and earth than you” (page II ii 67-186). It portrays a good idea to include religious indifference in this play because people obviously liked it and it suited the time period perfectly. Stoppard did not just copy Hamlet. He took something known and shaped it into a newer version from a different perspective. Existentialism cannot be missed in this play. He aimed more towards the bigger picture of things he wanted it to be more philosophical and portray a deeper feeling. He accomplished this goal but lacked in other areas of his work the play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead lacked direction examples on page III 99. Hamlet and Rosencrantz and