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I think it is a mistake to treat Hamlet and Shakespeare so lightly as to say that Hamlet decays throughout the play. I believe completely contrary to this. I think he actually becomes stronger throughout the play as his destiny and responsiblity become more clear to him and his plan becomes more concrete. He goes from being a depressed young boy to a powerful, courageous Prince. The easiest way to examine this transition is by examining his eight soliliquies and the shift in idealogy in each one. He climax of decay is in the "To be or not to be" speech, but from there he gathers speed and confidence.
Posted by Mary Boucher on March 25, 1997 at 10:38:28
In Reply to "Hamlet and Decay? Help is needed!" posted by Mr. Ed on March 24, 1997 at 22:35:53
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