Death in "Hamlet"
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 04:06:13
Category: / Literature / Creative Writing
Length: 3 pages (843 words)
Category: / Literature / Creative Writing
Length: 3 pages (843 words)
William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" is a tragedy, but not for Hamlet's family, more so for Polonius's family. Death is an often-occurring event, beginning with Act III, scene iv, leading all the way to the end, but the death of Polonius begins a casualty of deaths that lies in the wake of Hamlets revenge. The death of Hamlet and his family are the main focus in the play, but the true tragedy is that of the …
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…Hamlet. Finally after seeing his mother die, Hamlet conjures up the courage to avenge his father and kills the King. Moments later, Hamlet is left wondering if all this death was really worth the price, knowing that he too is about to die.
References:
Laurie G. Kirszner & Stephan R. Mandell. (2001). Literature: Reading, Reacting, <Tab/>Writing. Texas: Hartcourt College Publishers. 1307-1407.
Zeffirell, F. ( Director). (1990). Hamlet [Videotape]. Canada: Warner Home Video.
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