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1) How does Hamlet regard courage and cowardice respectively?
Hamlet regards courage as the ability to cross the border between life and death, and cowardice, the ability to stay alive and bear the pain of human condition.
2) Can Shakespeare’s Hamlet be regarded as a revenge tragedy? Why? What are the main themes?
3) Shakespeare’s Hamlet shows all the features of the revenge tragedies, whose rules were set by Seneca. In all revenge tragedies a sexual or violent crime is committed against a family member of the hero, which for various reasons cannot be punished; so even though the hero seeks revenge for this crime, he usually has (goes through) a period of doubt which will involve complex planning.
4) Another feature of the revenge tragedy is the appearance (or apparition??) of a ghost to get the avenger to carry out his task.
5) The avenger also has a very close relationship with his audience through the soliloquies and asides.
6) The hero becomes more and more isolated as the play develops, an isolation which may turn to madness. There is bloody action and many deaths occur throughout the play.
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1) To answer the first statement, one must consider Hamlet's views on courage and cowardice. It would be helpful to analyze Hamlet's character and his actions throughout the play. Look for instances where Hamlet showcases courage or cowardice and examine his thoughts and motivations behind those actions. Are there any specific lines or soliloquies where Hamlet reflects on these traits? Understanding Hamlet's perspective on courage and cowardice will give you the answer.
2) To determine whether Shakespeare's Hamlet can be regarded as a revenge tragedy, one should first understand the characteristics and themes of a revenge tragedy. Research the conventions of revenge tragedy, which were established by Seneca, a Roman playwright. Look for instances in Hamlet where a sexual or violent crime is committed against a family member of the hero, and examine whether the crime goes unpunished. Also, consider whether the hero experiences doubt and engages in complex planning while seeking revenge. Analyze the major themes of Hamlet, such as revenge, madness, and isolation, and see if they align with the characteristics of a revenge tragedy.
3) Reviewing the statement, it suggests that Shakespeare's Hamlet shows all the features of revenge tragedies in terms of the rules set by Seneca. Verify if this claim is accurate by comparing the rules of revenge tragedies established by Seneca with the actions and events that occur in Hamlet. Pay particular attention to the presence of a sexual or violent crime against a family member, the inability to punish the crime, the hero's doubt and planning, and the complex emotional journey. Investigate if Hamlet adheres to these rules and if it shares similar traits with other revenge tragedies.
4) The statement mentions the appearance of a ghost in a revenge tragedy to prompt the avenger to carry out their task. Examine whether Shakespeare's Hamlet includes the appearance of a ghost and assess its role in influencing the actions of the avenger. Look for scenes or dialogues related to the ghost and its connection to the avenger's pursuit of revenge. Determine if the ghost's presence aligns with the conventions of revenge tragedies.
5) The statement suggests that the avenger in a revenge tragedy has a close relationship with the audience through soliloquies and asides. Check whether Hamlet, as the avenger, engages in soliloquies or asides that form a direct connection with the audience. Identify instances where Hamlet directly addresses the audience or shares his inner thoughts, doubts, or plans. Assess the extent to which Hamlet maintains this relationship with the audience and the impact it has on the overall play.
6) The statement highlights the increasing isolation of the hero in a revenge tragedy, which may lead to madness. Pay attention to Hamlet's character development throughout the play and examine whether he becomes more isolated as the story progresses. Look for signs of Hamlet's isolation from other characters, both physically and emotionally. Additionally, analyze the role of madness in Hamlet and evaluate if it is depicted as a consequence of his isolation. Lastly, confirm if there are instances of bloody action and multiple deaths, which are common elements in revenge tragedies.