.... heraldry Did forfeit, with his life all those lands Through the late King actions of law and rebellion during his time. 5. We are made aware of the uncertain foundation of human knowledge in the way we learn that the ghost may be a dream, or could just be around for some unfinished business. We also learn that Horatio is a scholar and trusted by Marcellus and Bernardo. He serves as a reliable witness and conveyor for Hamlet. Even scholars don't understand the unknown (ghost). Scene 2 6. This scene introduces us to the King Claudius, the antagonise. We know this because Ha .....

.... not worry her too much, such as entertaining a man in the house and getting Laura married off quickly, and it almost seems like she enjoys having problems and hecticness in her life. She handles all these problems with pride and confidence, even though she doesn't always hold that confidence. Amanda is always wanting to have a greater impact on others lives and be held responsible for anything good that happens to someone. She has such an amazing amount of endurance that she emotionally supports the entire family. You are able to see that she will never give up on her dreams for Tom and Laura, and although she may be cruel showing .....

.... his kingdom in relation to the amount of love his daughters profess to him. King Lear in his willfulness and arrogance does not see the error that he makes in equating love with reward, in this competitive environment. Cordelia is the only one of the three sisters who cannot fully participate in the competition to gain her father's inheritance by engaging in false flattery. Instead of trying to out due her sisters, she merely describes her love in relation to their filial bond. Although her father views this as a degrading insult and banishes her, it is shown that through her filial bond, she loves her father with more depth and sincerit .....

.... bear our hearts in grief, and our whole kingdom/To be contracted in one brow of woe" (Shakespeare I22-4). It is shown further on in the same speech when he says, "our late dear brother's death" (Shakespeare I219). However, this is not how Claudius truly feels about his brothers death, for Claudius is the one who murders elder Hamlet. We see the proof of this in Claudius' soliloquy when he appears to be praying; "O, my offence is rank, it smells to heaven./It hath the primal eldest curse upon't/A brother's murder" (Shakespeare III336-38). Another love which Claudius fakes is the love he has towards his nephew and steps .....

.... should have a sound and logical purpose, based on the social norms. In the play, Egeus, the father of Hermia, has thoughtfully chosen what he considers an acceptable mate to wed his daughter. Egeus most likely based his decision on economic, political, and social factors in his choosing of Demetrius. He is making a reasonable decision based on Hermia's future in their society. Unfortunately Hermia is smitten by Lysander and vice versa. Although her father may have made his decision with every good intension, keeping with the traditional customs of his day, and even perhaps taking into consideration such things as attractiveness, he f .....

.... face to face with Prince Hal, to be focused and intense. King Henry is the first to speak and sets a sombre tone as he begins to unmask himself to his son A. . . some displeasing service I have done @ (3.2.5). As well Shakespeare allows King Henry to bring Prince Hal=s mask to attention by using anaphora: Could such inordinate and low desires, Such poor, such bare, such lewd, such mean attempt, such barren pleasures, rude society as there art matched withal . . . (3.2.12-15). The word such is used to emphasise his [Henry] displeasure of Hal=s friends and the image they portray around him causi .....

.... it very difficult for Hamlet to uncover the truth, the characters hide behind. Polonius the kings royal assistant has a preoccupation with appearance. He always wants to keep up the appearance of loving and caring person. Polonius appears like a man who loves and cares about his son, Laertes. Polonius speaks to his son with advice that sounds sincere but in reality it is rehearsed, hollow and without feeling. Polonius gives his advice only to appear to be the loving caring father. The reality is he only speaks to appear sincere as a politician, to look good rather then actually be good: And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. Th .....

.... so he argues with Egeus and Theseus the Duke and he tries to change their minds. No matter what he does or what he says the situation is not getting better, so he decides to propose and asks Hermia to leave the city and go to a place outside of Athenian jurisdiction where they can get married. She gladly agrees and they decide to meet the following night in a wood a couple miles from Athens. At this moment Helen, Hermia's good friend appears, so they tell her about their plan and she promises to help the lovers. Helena, who is hopelessly in love with Demetrius, rushing to try to win his favor by telling him of Hermia's plan to elope. Demet .....

.... to its control. This control has led Hamlet to act outside of character and in an extremely peculiar fashion. Hamlet is an instrument of his father, his own self, and of sanity. The appearances of the Ghost, although sporadic, do not come without meaning. Hamlet Senior, arguably, is one of Shakespeare's finest creations. The character was molded using the Elizabethan view on death and apparitions. Such belief stated hauntings had a communication value that was used to seek resolve in unfinished business. The basis for Hamlet Senior's untimely visits should be sought. "Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder." (Shakespeare, William. .....

.... When Antonio's ships do not come in and he is not able to repay the loan Shylock is no longer interested in getting his money back. Shylock want revenge for the loss of his daughter through the fulfillment of the bond. In court Shylock is defeated because of his selfishness. Shakespeare also shows the human qualities of Shylock throughout the play. Shakespeare brings out these human qualities by causing us to feel sympathy for him. After the loss of his daughter Shylock ran through the streets crying “My daughter! O my ducats! O my daughter!� as children followed him, mocking him. This causes us to feel sympathy for Shylock, e .....