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    reflect on basic principles such as justice and truth by offering many examples of Hamlet’s compulsive behavior; as thoughts of death are never far from his mind. It is apparent that Hamlet is haunted by his father’s death. When Hamlet encounters the ghost of his father‚ their conversation raises all kinds of unthinkable questions‚ for example murder by a brother‚ unfaithful mother‚ that triggers Hamlet’s obsession. He feels compelled to determine the reliability of the ghost’s statements so that he

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    The chaos in this book is when the ghost is haunting Herbie and Diane (81). The order happens after Herbie discovers why he is being haunted and can help the ghost move on with their lives (160). “…‚ walking slowly at first but unclenching and beginning to run as they get back to the main path” This sentence from the text shows how chaotic it was

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    King and Queen’s deaths II. “To be or not to be” soliloquy central to plot A. Hamlet contemplates because of his hardships and glimpse of afterlife that Ghost gave (I.V.18-21) “But that I am forbid to tell the secrets of my prison house‚ I could a tale unfold whose lightest word would harrow up thy soul‚ freeze thy young blood…” - Ghost B. Hamlet chooses life over death C. Life is hard‚ but is short compared to death – (III.i.79-82) ““Who would bear the whips and scorns of time‚ th’ oppressor’s

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    remarries to his uncle and the appearance of his father‚ King Hamlet’s ghost‚ asking for vengeance. These hardships could have had the potential to drive him to the point of insanity‚ Hamlet displays too much intelligence and rational thinking throughout the play which keeps him grounded enough to keep his sanity in tact. In Act I‚ we are introduced to King Hamlet’s ghost. Bernardo‚ Marcellus and Horatio all see the ghost‚ Horatio states‚ “Before my God‚ I might not this believe Without the

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    three ghosts to illustrate to him the errors of his way and "the final consequences of his actions. His solitary life and disdain for those in need will ultimately lead others to find comfort and happiness from his death. No one will mourn his passing and his money and possessions will be stolen by the desperate and corrupt‚ the very people he condemned in life. His final legacy will be that of a cheap tombstone in an unkept graveyard. Scrooge then weeps over his own grave‚ begging the ghost for a

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    solicitation from me" (2-3). This entails that because she has rejected him she believes he will not bother her again‚ and he is saying how wrong she is. The rejected and envious lover then promises that his ghost will haunt her when she is lying in bed with her other lover. "Then shall my ghost come to thy bed / And thee‚ feigned vestal‚ in worse arms shall see" (4-5). His

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    William Shakespeare’s Hamlet In William shakespeare’s play‚ The Tragedy of Hamlet‚ Prince of Denmark‚ Hamlet is sent on a difficult errand by his father‚ the ghost to seek vengeance on his uncle Claudius who Hamlet believes to be the murderer of his father. Although the young prince is ordered to revenge for his father by the ghost at the commencement of the play‚ he delays his revenge on Claudius the murderer of his father until the end of the play in act 5. The questionable delay in Hamlet’s

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    with spirits and ghosts. Nobody is the the main character. His nick name is Nob. At first‚ Nob was very confused of the world. But then he became more comfortable overtime. Nob is protective of Scarlet‚ since they’ve basically known each other their entire lives. He’s very curious and always is wondering something. He always wants what’s best. Not just for himself‚ but also everyone around him. Nobody Owens has lived in a graveyard all his life. He is raised and educated by ghosts‚ but he cannot

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    Cited: Johnson‚ Steven. The Ghost Map. New York City: Penguin Group USA Inc. ‚ 2006.

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    who has no reason to live anymore.” the ghost responded in tears. “How am I supposed to teach you soccer if you’re a ghost? You’ll go through the ball like a feather!” Cami said loudly. Just as Cami said that‚ a flash burned her eyes and the ghost all of a sudden turned into a guy who is just like Cami. A teenager that has a goal in life‚ but looked so hurt inside. Cami felt bad for this ordinary guy‚ just after a few mistakes he made‚ he turned into a ghost. After talking to herself‚ Cami decided

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