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Hamlet summary

Geraldine Sheanon English Leaving Certificate English

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Hamlet summary

  1. Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark

    • Hamlet's father, the king died
      • He is disgusted by his mother Gertrude, marrying his uncle Claudius - the new king
        • The public v private Hamlet
          • Hamlet sees the marriage as one of opportunism, haste & lust
            • Ghost of Hamlet's father- seen by Horatio & Hamlet
              • Ghost says he was poisoned by Claudius- Hamlet must avenge his death
                • Superstition was a major part of life during Shakespeares time
                  • The theme of honour is central to Hamlet
                    • Ophelia ordered to stay away from Hamlet by Polonius
                      • Pure, innocent, victim - she was Hamlet's foil
                        • Sincerity?
                          • Claudius & Polonius spy on Hamlet & Ophelia
                            • Rosencantz & Guildenstern spy on Hamlet
                              • Hamlet aware of the deceit

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Leaving Certificate English Mind Map on Hamlet summary, created by Geraldine Sheanon on 27/05/2023.
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  • Created by Tommie Smith · Mar 6, 2019
  • Copied by Geraldine Sheanon · May 27, 2023
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