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    Claudius’ betrayal of King Hamlet‚ and Laertes wanted Hamlet dead because Hamlet accidentally killed Polonius thinking it was Claudius. This is truly inspirational because Hamlet risked the probable odds of death just to express his true love for Ophelia and make things right‚ even though she was already dead. In the end of the play‚ Hamlet ended up dying due to this choice‚ but I bet he died without a single regret‚ and that is the way it should

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    many characters. Gertrude‚ mother of the main character Hamlet‚ appears every so often and makes a certain decision that puts her to her death such as‚ being a good and bad mother‚ her sexuality going from one man to another‚ and being comparable to Ophelia of their affection towards Hamlet. Because Gertrude makes these failing decisions‚ she brings herself to her death. “… Together with remembrance of ourselves. Therefore our sometime sister‚ now our queen‚ The imperial jointress to this warlike state

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    How would you feel if your mother chose your murderous uncle over you? Gertrude puts away all her motherly instincts to improve her relationship with Claudius. She also needs Claudius as a supporter otherwise; the kingdom would most likely fall apart. If Gertrude knew about the plan to kill her son Hamlet‚ she would have ruined it. It is shown throughout the story how weak and evil Gertrude really is. She is no mother to Hamlet‚ she is just someone who she gives orders to. Prince Hamlet appears

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    In Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ the seven deadly sins are shown throughout the play often in the form of symbolism and wordplay. Shakespeare seems to have intentionally added this into the play as an underlying theme. He uses a play on words many times to show the true intentions of the character to the audience but still keep it hidden from another character in the play. Original sin describes man’s tendency to do what is evil. Because the world is fallen‚ man and woman alike have an innate sin nature

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    peers‚ primarily Ophelia. By denying his love for Ophelia‚ he leaves her confused and broken hearted. She didn’t understand why the man she loved was now acting as though he was disgusted by her and as if he never cared for her at all. Hamlet’s hasty actions continue when he abruptly murders Polonius‚ Ophelia’s father. This drives Ophelia into madness. Hamlet truly loves Ophelia‚ but she will never know because of his deceptive processes. When Hamlet denies his feelings for Ophelia he also betrays

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    Gertrude & Hamlet Gertrude is Over Protective Gertrude worries about Hamlet being crazy Gertrude becomes Scared Gertrude becomes Over Protective Again Gertrude & Ophelia Gertrude feels guilty Gertrude feels sorrow Gertrude wants to help Gertrude feels guilty again Gertrude & Laertes Gertrude feels Guilty Gertrude keeps a distance Gertrude wants to console Details: Gertrude is over protective after Hamlet loses his father and she demonstrates it by telling the King

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    they can change everything. Although love and relationships can sometimes be wonderful and happy‚ they can sometimes lead to things such as madness‚ suicide and depression. This is the case in Hamlet. A comparison of the love relationship between Ophelia and Hamlet and Gertrude and Claudius‚ will illustrate that betrayal‚ selfishness and lack of love cause the downfall of these relationships. There are many examples of betrayal in the play Hamlet. In these examples betrayal leads to the destruction

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    The Portrayal of Women in Hamlet In Western society‚ women are part of a very prosperous age‚ where they are seen as equals to men; however‚ this is not the case in Shakespeare’s time. The issues and gender roles forced upon women during England’s Elizabethan era are highlighted by Shakespeare in many of his plays. In Shakespeare’s‚ Hamlet‚ the women in the play are powerless‚ which can be seen through their lack of control over their sexuality‚ their lack of voice and their lack of independence

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    Ophelia‚ on the other hand‚ is the opposite of Gertrude‚ a pure and gentle maiden who is brought up to become the perfect wife for Hamlet. Laertes warns Ophelia of Hamlet‚ “If with too credent ear you list his songs Or lose your heart‚ or your chaste treasure open To his unmaster’d importunity. Fear it‚ Ophelia; fear it‚ my dear sister‚ And keep you in the rear of your affection‚ Out of the shot and danger

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    Hamlet appears to give Ophelia the cold shoulder‚ but realistically‚ Hamlet truly cares for Ophelia. Hamlet’s speech may appear to not have affection for Ophelia: “Get thee to a nunnery‚ why wouldst thou be a breeder of sinners?” Hamlet’s speech appears to be insulting Ophelia‚ but really‚ he is trying to protect her. He is telling Ophelia to become a nun so she can be safe and away from harm.Shakespeare uses these words to appeal

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