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Is "Hamlet" primarily a tragedy of revenge

Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 05:32:39
Length: 4 pages (990 words)
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In the play "Hamlet" written by William Shakespeare, is a play that revolves around tragedy and revenge and this revenge leads to Hamlets death and people that were close to him. Hamlet's pursuit to revenge his father's death blinded his morals and intelligence and lead to his untimely death. It can be argued that Hamlet is the most complex character Shakespeare has ever written, there has been many debates revolving around his insanity (real or …

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…It as well lead to Hamlet murdering Polonius. Even though he acted like a mad man, there are lines where it shows the moral Hamlet. When Laertes and Hamlet are about to duel, Hamlet first asks for forgiveness. This is especially important it shows how Hamlets understands that Laertes is doing the same thing he is doing. Is it really worth revenging someone if you sur come to the same feet they you were avoiding.

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