An Analysis Of Hamlet
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It is reasonable to wonder what Shakespeare had in mind while
writing Hamlet. After all, Shakespeare wasn't a philosopher or historian,
or even a literary critic. He was a playwright. He didn't leave us critical
essays examining his work. It is left to us to examine his work and decide
for ourselve ....
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.... who is faithful and unappreciated by Lear,
and Regan and Goneril who receive everything at his hands and betray him.
These themes of misplaced love and filial betrayal are mirrored in the
subplot of the play, the relationship between the Earl of Gloster and his
two sons, Edmund, who is supported and approved by Gloster and betrays him,
and Edgar, who unjustly becomes a fugitive from his father's wrath. The
mirror is whole. In it we view Cordelia's reflection and see Edgar, while
Regan's and G ....
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