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If you saw a ghost that told you to kill the president, would you rush out to do it?In addition, regicide was a very serious matter in Shakespeare's time. The idea of killing a king was not only horrifying; it was treasonable. Even when given reason for doing it, Hamlet was attempting something that was looked upon the same we we look upon child molesting now: absolutely inexcusable. (Even the fact that Hamlet was probably the rightful king didn't help: Edward IV was the rightful king of England in 1471, but few thought him justified when he ordered the murder of Henry VI.)
Posted by Reality Chuck on March 26, 1997 at 07:58:37
In Reply to "Why did Hamlet hesitate?" posted by Anthony on March 25, 1997 at 19:45:08
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