The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark

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The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark By William Shakespeare

Hamlet

Historical Background Written by William Shakespeare in 1603 (revised until 1623) 16th/17th century Elizabethans believed in ghosts Marriage to in-laws was considered incest Suicide was forbidden; those who killed themselves could not have a holy burial Most believed in purgatory (work sins off not confessed before death) Believed God would forgive ALL sins one sincerely repented for

Setting Denmark A castle in Elsinore A churchyard

Setting Map of Denmark Elsinore Castle

Characters Claudius: King of Denmark, married to his late brother’s wife Hamlet, Sr.: Claudius’ brother Hamlet: son of the late king, sensitive, indecisive, popular, can be cruel Gertrude: Hamlet’s mom, Hamlet, Sr.’s wife, Claudius’ wife, concerned about her son

Characters Polonius: father of Laertes and Ophelia, chief advisor to the king; nosy, often foolish Horatio: Hamlet’s friend; brave and loyal Laertes: Polonius’ son, Ophelia’s brother, acts before thinking Ophelia: Polonius’ daughter, Laertes’ sister – is she crazy?

Characters The Ghost: ghost of the late king – seeks revenge Fortinbras: prince of Norway; wants to take over Denmark Rosencrantz and Guildenstern: school friends of Hamlet

Motifs Revenge Mortality Appearance vs. Reality Corruption Madness Sexuality/Incest

Literary Elements/Structure Imagery: esp. w/ disease/decay Frame story: play within a play Allusions: Biblical, historical, mythological Style: blank verse, iambic pentameter w/ end rhymes, mixed with prose (non-poetry) passages Puns/word play: watch for these! Soliloquies: long solo speeches Tragedy: pretty much everyone dies