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Hamlet - Ghost - College Essay

Hamlet - Ghost

The presence of the apparition in the opening scene of William Shakespeare’s
Hamlet sets a macabre and eerie tone while emitting and foreshadowing a
theme of death. In addition to the death theme the presence of the ghost
illuminates on the mystery surrounding the death of Hamlet’s father, the King of Denmark. Often in literature the presence of a ghost indicates something left unresolved. In this case, the death of Hamlets father is the unresolved event as well the revenge necessary to give the tormented soul repose. The ghost created mystery for the audience, spawns the chain of death and treachery in Denmark, causes characters to question the death of their former king, and

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it is,

But this most foul, strange, and unnatural."(I.v.25-28)

These quotes let Hamlet as well as the audience know that the fathers death

was foul and unnatural contrary to popular belief. The spirit then reveals the

murder to Hamlet by professing this:

"A serpent stung me. So the whole ear of Denmark

Is by a forged process of my death

Rankly abused. But know, thou noble youth,

The serpent that did sting thy father’s life

Now wears his crown.(I.v.35-39)

This statement not only reveals the culprit; it eludes to the manner in which the king was assassinated. Upon hearing this Hamlet and the audience realize who the murderer is and how the plot of vengeance will unfold. Without the

apparition the beginning of the play would lack the supernatural and eerie aura

as well as the revelation of most wretched crime thus making the play bland and

meaningless.

Although the ghost is apparently Hamlet’s father those who saw him were

fearful. ...

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Added: 10/25/2004 09:00:19 AM
Category: English
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