The Supernatural In Hamlet And Macbeth
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In the time of William Shakespeare there was a strong belief in
the existence of the supernatural. Thus, the supernatural is a recurring
aspect in many of Mr. Shakespeare¹s plays. In two such plays, Hamlet and
Macbeth, the supernatural is an integral part of the structure of the
plot. It provide ....
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.... with fear and apprehension, ³It harrows
me with fear and wonder². It is not until the appearance of Hamlet that
the ghost speaks, and only then after Horatio has expressed his fears
about Hamlet following it, ³What if it tempt you toward the flood, my lord,
or to the dreadful summit of the cliff².
The conversation between the ghost and Hamlet serves as a catalyst
for Hamlet¹s later actions and provides insight into Hamlet¹s character.
The information the ghost reveals in ....
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