Hamlet and Claudius

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A study of Shakespeare's literature, focusing on premeditation and multiple deaths as determining factors in the afterlife. The character Clauduis in the Shakespearean play "Hamlet" dies multiple deaths to atone for his multitude of sins. This paper describes the ways and the reasons behind the "three deaths" of Claudius. The necessity for the multiple deaths and Hamlet's role in those deaths are justified within the context of the play. Also, justification for the death of Hamlet is given in respect to the murders of Claudius.

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"Drenched in the darkness of death, "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" thrusts the reader into the solemn quest of young Hamlet as he agonizes over the life and death of his father. Within the confines of the medieval world, Hamlet attempts to bestow upon Claudius, Hamlet's uncle and the murderer of his father and later his mother, proper retribution while eliminating his inner turmoil surrounding his slain parents. Hamlet was initially weary of killing another person. However, with careful construction, Shakespeare manages to have the protagonist kill off Claudius in three ways: the first to revenge the death of Hamlet's father, the second in retaliation for the pain Claudius caused Hamlet by killing King Hamlet, and the third to avenge the death of Gertrude, Hamlet's mother. All three methods of death happen simultaneously and use distinctly different manners of execution. The reasoning behind Shakespeare's need to kill a character thrice is unclear, but certain theories evidence relevant information to substantiate possible motives."

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