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Hamlet - The Question of Madness

of madness in order to distract Claudius, Polonius, and other members of the court from his plan to attain revenge for his slain f...

Images of Ophelia

In a paper of three pages, the writer looks at Hamlet's Ophelia. Fine art depictions of the character from history are used to exp...

Director Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet (1996)

This paper pertains to Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of "Hamlet." The writer describes the overall film and the cinematic devices ...

Hamlet: Sexuality, Anxiety, and Madness

other. Since the death of Ophelias mother, Laertes and Polonius have appointed themselves as official protectors of her virtue. ...

To Be or Not To Be Answered

ponders "To be or not to be." This paper tries to answer his question and argues that there are two things happening in this solil...

Hamlet and Women - a Poor Relationship

his objections are overblown. When Ophelia talks to her father or to the court about her relationship with Hamlet, it sounds lik...

Ernest Jones on Hamlet’s Inability to Act

It would seem that the fact the Ghost appears and Hamlet is able to speak to it is proof enough of the reality of the vision. In t...

Hamlet by William Shakespeare and Classical Philosophy's Influence

In 5 pages this paper discusses how Hamlet's characterization was influenced by the philosophies of Saint Augustine of Hippo, Plat...

Conflict in Hamlet

she wants to be as close to the seat of power as possible and will do anything to keep her power as queen" and this sets him on a ...

Shakespeare's Hamlet and Iago As Icons of Madness

that evil, corruption, guilt, lust, and avarice can all cloud the mind of a good man. Consider another of Shakespeares characters...

Depression of Prince Hamlet

In 5 pages this paper discusses how Hamlet's depression is consistent with the motivations of his behavior. There are 4 sources c...

Hamlet's Foils Fortinbras of Norway and Laertes

In three pages Hamlet's personality and conduct is contrasted with those of his foils Laertes and Fortinbras. There are no other ...

Ophelia in Hamlet by William Shakespeare

sign of madness was, in reality, a genuine declaration of affection. Ophelia is the only character with whom Hamlet can, at least...

Hearing is Believing in William Shakespeare's Hamlet

In five pages this paper examines the emphasis upon 'ear' and 'hearing' in the play and how this impacts Hamlet's encounter with t...

William Shakespeare's Tragic Hero Hamlet

In nine pages this paper analyzes the tragic hero aspects of Hamlet's character in a consideration that also includes Shakespeare'...

Hamlet and the Hesitation Motif

In five pages this paper examines how William Shakespeare employed the hesitation motif in this tragic play in an analysis of how ...

Hamlet's Character Development

In nine pages this paper discusses the complexities associated with analyzing Hamlet's character. Five other sources are cited in...

William Shakespeare's Hamlet and the Crisis of Identity

In five pages this paper discusses Prince Hamlet's identity search within the course of Shakespeare's play. There are no other so...

Hamlet's Misfortune is His Own Fault

Ophelia. Remember, Hamlet is but a mere college student, who despite his cunning, is often depressed and riddled with insecurity....

Queen Gertrude of Denmark's Character

guilty. What he does not know is how involved his mother, Gertrude, is in the plotting of the old Kings death. Her over hasty marr...

Hamlet's Madness Analyzed

carry out his plan of revenge against Claudius without arousing suspicion. Hamlets madness is responsible for bringing the play t...

Hamlet's Perspectives Regarding His Mother Gertrude and Girlfriend Ophelia

At last, however, he confronts her, all but begging her to see some truth: "My pulse, as yours, doth temperately keep time, And ma...

Strong Character Deterioration in William Shakespeare's Hamlet

of him, his semblable is his mirror; and who else would trace him, his umbrage, nothing more" (Shakespeare 202). Hamlet is resigne...

'Mad' Protagonist of William Shakespeare's Hamlet

to do so throughout the play as he plots his revenge. "The spirit that I have seen May be the devil; and the devil hath power To...

Delayed Reaction of Hamlet to Seek Vengeance for His Father's Slaying

of character. He knows that, for many reasons, his actions have consequences, but his major miscalculation is in what form they w...

Hamlet and Psychoanalysis

the circumstances at an emotional level. His mother Gertrude married Claudius less than a month after the murder. Although Hamle...

William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' Act I, Scene III

they are in committing to marriage. The imagery evoked by "violet in the youth of primy nature" implies that Hamlet is interested...

Identity Search in Hamlet by William Shakespeare

his true intellect becomes completely clouded over and his ability to understand who and what he is becomes an even more distant p...

Tragic Flaws in Prince Hamlet's Personality

that the fact that death is common does nothing to diminish Hamlets grief. Hamlet picks up her use of the words "seems," however, ...

Tragic Hero Analysis of William Shakespeare's Richard the Second and Prince Hamlet

which we, the reader or viewer, can relate to. We see them as noble individuals who demonstrate weakness, yet still battle against...