"TO BE OR NOT TO BE: THAT IS THE QUESTION"
The Tragedy of Hamlet,The Prince of Denmark, was written in the early 17th century in London. Although Hamlet was written so long ago, people still find this famous Shakespearean play relatable. Lets look at some key points that could be seen as relatable. Often times when a parent dies or parents divorce the child rarely likes the new figure in his or her parents life. Hamlet has to handle this as a prince, with many people closing watching his every move and mood. Hamlet was angry before the appearance of the ghost because the thought of his mother marrying his uncle was repulsive to him. Not only did Hamlet resent his mother for marrying his uncle but because she married so quickly with not even enough time to grieve her husbands death. After the appearance of the ghost of his father, Hamlet is told that his uncle (his mothers new husband and the new King of Denmark) was the cause of his fathers death. Hamlet is outraged. Take a second to think of how you would feel at this moment. 1.Hamlet's father is dead. 2.His mother is married to his uncle. 3. His uncle is the cause of his fathers death. I would feel not only betrayed but I would feel the need for revenge and the need for the truth. I thought Hamlet included all the perfect pieces to fit the description of a tragedy: murder, betrayal and revenge.
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