Introduction When interpreting the following line: “The play’s the thing /Wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the King,” I try to keep it as literal as possible and maintain its contextual relation. I believe that he’s telling the reader that King Claudius will see himself in the play that Hamlet arranged for him, triggering the […]
Introduction There are many religious elements in Hamlet, but the main reason why religion is important to Hamlet relates to the ghost of his father, who has returned to Hamlet from purgatory. The concept and believability of the afterlife are enhanced by his father’s ghost, and it ultimately is not a fantasy for Hamlet, as […]
Introduction One thing about literature, is that two pieces of work can combine and support the same idea. This is especially true when speaking in regard to the works Hamlet by William Shakespeare and The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. In both of these works, the line between life and Death is constantly alluded […]
Introduction The comeuppance Hamlet plans is executed too late. If it were not for his uncertainty, he could have prevented all the unnecessary deaths that occurred if only he had killed Claudius sooner. As a consequence of his procrastination, Hamlet unintentionally kills Polonius; Ophelia goes mad due to Polonius’s death and drowns; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern […]
Introduction Iago is by far the most intriguing character in William Shakespeare’s book “Othello.” With his persuasive words and actions, he is able to manipulate others into getting his way. Iago is capable of forcing Othello and others towards a horrible ending for them all. He is controlling and deceiving; he always has a well-thought-out […]
Introduction Everyone lies at some point or another in their life. Some do it out of shame, others guilt, and still others because they are afraid of the truth. In Shakespeare’s work, Othello, Iago tells one lie that will spiral to the deaths of 4 people, all out of hatred for his commanding officer, the […]
Introduction Iago decides to remain silent to satisfy himself by adding to Othello’s frustration. Iago holds back information to make it difficult for Othello to figure out why he was manipulated. Iago planned to make Othello miserable; however, he did not think about the consequences of his actions. An example includes when Iago says, “This […]
