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    Hamlet rejects and and when her father is murdered. Following Polonius’s death‚ there was two scenes where we saw her going down her own rabbit hole. The first scene we saw her was when she danced and singed around the room with Claudius and Gertrude. This caused Claudius to say ‘her father’s death has driven her mad.’For the duration of the scene‚ she begins to undress herself then run out of the room. A guard is told to keep an eye on her. In the next scene‚ this is where Laertes‚ her brother‚

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    one. Hamlets’ fate played out through his whole life. No one knew that hamlet’s life would end up the way that it did. Hamlets’ life first changed when his Uncle Claudius killed Hamlet’s father‚ the King and Claudius’ brother. Claudius just wanted to get to the Queen Gertrude. So he committed the worst sin and killed the King. Claudius weaseled his way into Hamlet Jr.’ spot on the throne as King. There are many

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    "Hamlet": A Misogynist?

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    demeanor leads the reader to believe that Shakespeare could have shared the same views as his protagonist Hamlet. In the play‚ there are many examples of speech from Hamlet‚ which convey misogynic beliefs. These quotes are directed at both his mother‚ Gertrude‚ and to some extent his "love‚" Ophelia. Hamlets remarks at the two women in his life can lead a reader to believe he is a misogynist. The way Ophelia is treated by Hamlet shows his vision towards all women. He treats Ophelia as just another women

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    of revenge‚ and is seen throughout the play “Hamlet” written by William Shakespeare. Hamlet is thrown into turmoil with the grief of his father’s death and then the untimely marriage of his mother queen Gertrude to his Uncle Claudius. It becomes revealed to Hamlet by his father’s ghost that Claudius had murdered him to gain his mother’s bed and the throne. Hamlets actions and behaviors affected those around him astounding and severe consequences. As the play ends Hamlet asks his friend and companion

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    remark "these tedious old fools" (2.2.237)‚ referring to Polonius and Claudius‚ is a glimpse of Hamlet’s sane side‚ which he was choosing not to show to the king and his advisor. After the play‚ The Murder of Gonzogo‚ Hamlet talks to Horatio about Claudius’ reaction to the play‚ and seems to be fine. It would be very strange that the prince would be able to regain his sanity after such intense periods of speaking

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    In Hamlet’s case he sacrifices his mind state in order for him to get his revenge on King Claudius. After seeing Fortinbras’ army go off to war Hamlet states‚ “O‚ from this time forth my thoughts be bloody or be nothing worth.”(IV V 65-66) Through this statement one observes the death of Hamlet’s old self‚ which is to be buried in the second grave

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    (II:ii:455). A result of Hamlet’s advanced education is his desire to obtain proof of Claudius’ guilt before he takes action. Rather than act quickly‚ as was the case with Fortinbras’ actions‚ Hamlet would much rather establish guilt in a (relatively) calm and collected manner. While Hamlet could have easily taken Claudius’ life‚ he instead wrote new lines for the play "The Murder of Gonzago" and stated he would observe Claudius’ looks (II:ii:601). A special type of individual is required kin order to develop

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    This list Shows Ophelia as the top of the tower‚ she is the one leading the plot. Next is Claudius who is mostly next because of his power‚ Polonius follows behind because he works directly for Claudius. Hamlet is next and he is primarily a pawn in this game‚ Ophelia uses him as her way towards the crown while actually changing his state of being to make her plan work. Gertrude is in the power structure but she really doesn’t have much affect. In this version she is simply going through

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    of corruption. “The cause and effect relationship begins to quickly spread the disease throughout the characters” (unknown author). In Hamlet‚ we see that as the play progresses‚ three main characters become rotten with corruption; Claudius‚ Polonius and Hamlet. Claudius and Hamlet try to hide it at first‚ but it soon becomes too much and they eventually can‘t hold it in any longer. Polonius on the other hand‚ is open about his motives from the beginning and doesn’t see anything wrong with what he

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    Hamlet the reader sees how Hamlet’s behaviors progresses from one extremity to another. The death of Hamlet’s father was the beginning of Hamlet’s drive towards insanity. After the King’s death‚ Hamlet’s mother remarried the late King’s brother‚ Claudius‚ which drove Hamlet’s behavior even worse. As the play continues‚ we can see that Hamlet’s sanity steadily decreases during the entire plot. Psychological analysis will reveal a perspective of what Hamlet is thinking and why his behavior dropped

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