Hamlet as Procrastinator

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This paper examines and analyzes the character of Hamlet, explaining that he may be one of the most famous procrastinators in the history of literature. The paper points out that this trait is possibly one of the reasons that the play has maintained its popularity over the ages and that it is a trait with which we can all readily identify. The paper analyzes this trait in Hamlet and how it impacts the audience as well as the character and outcome of the play.

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"He may be one of the most famous procrastinators in the history of literature. Many writers, students, scholars, actors, directors through the ages have pondered this trait. Perhaps the vein of procrastination that courses through Hamlet is one key reason why it remains so popular in film on stage and as the written word. We can all identify with
putting off doing things we know we should. Thinking too much is usually an ineffective goal-oriented strategy but a wonderful time waster! Here are just two examples through his dialogue that Hamlet seems entranced with procrastination and its offshoots - similar behaviors and/or
character traits)."

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