fathers are brutishly murdered. The first murdered character is King

Hamlet who is supposed to be revenge by his son prince Hamlet. The

second murder is Polonius who is supposed to be revenged by his son

Laertes. Both Prince Hamlet and Laertes go to seek revenge for the

death of fathers, however they will each use different methods to

Prince Hamlet has a meeting with the dead ghost of his father King

Hamlet. King Hamlet's ghost reveals to his son, his murder by his

brother Claudius. Hamlet is informed by his father that he needs to be

avenged by the death of his brother Claudius. By this time Claudius has

already ascended the throne, and married Hamlet's mother Queen

Gertrude. Hamlet decides to take a passive approach to avenge his

father. Hamlet first decides to act abnormal which does not accomplish

much besides warning his uncle that he might know he killed his father.

Later in the play a troop of actors come to act out a play, and Hamlet

has them reenact the murder of is father in front of his uncle

Claudius. The actors murder scene also make Hamlet question him

devil! Conscience and grace, to the profoundest pit! I dare

Although Laertes dies first he accomplishes his purpose because Hamlet

says ' But am I Pigeon-livered and lack gall To make oppression

In William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, the concept of cultural identity is explored through Hamlet's isolation which is created by the conflict between his duty to his father, and his duties to the monarchy and society. Hamlet is isolated from his society due to his turbulent emotions which result from his indecision on how to respond to his father's murder. Hamlet's duty as a son is to avenge his father's death and he would be supported in his actions by society if the murderer was believed to be guilty.

Francisco: Stanford University Press, 1966.

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Approximate Word count = 3100
Approximate Pages = 12 (250 words per page double spaced)