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William Shakespeare

“Hamlet” is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, first performed in the early 17th century. It tells the story of Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who is deeply affected by the sudden death of his father, King Hamlet. Shortly after the king’s death, Hamlet’s mother, Queen Gertrude, marries his uncle, Claudius, who becomes the new king. Hamlet is visited by the ghost of his father, who reveals that he was murdered by Claudius and urges Hamlet to seek revenge.

The play explores themes of revenge, madness, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature. Hamlet grapples with his internal conflicts and struggles to decide whether to heed the ghost’s call for vengeance or to find another way to deal with the corruption in the Danish court. He feigns madness to gather information and begins to suspect that almost everyone around him is involved in a web of deceit.

As the story unfolds, Hamlet’s relationships with Ophelia, his love interest, and his friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern become strained. A play within the play, which Hamlet stages to reveal Claudius’s guilt, confirms the king’s treachery. The climax of the play occurs in a duel between Hamlet and Laertes, Ophelia’s brother, manipulated by Claudius.

Ultimately, “Hamlet” ends in a tragic bloodbath, with numerous characters, including Hamlet himself, meeting their demise. The play concludes with the deaths of most major characters, leaving the kingdom of Denmark in turmoil and uncertain about its future leadership. Hamlet’s introspective and contemplative nature, along with his struggle for justice, make him one of Shakespeare’s most complex and iconic characters.

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