The Ghost Of The Late King Hamlet

Shakespeare fancies the application of ghosts in his plays, Hamlet is no exception. Scholars argue that the ghost in Hamlet is only a figment of Hamlet’s imagination, but how does that explain others witnessing the apparition. Hamlet’s mental state is declining throughout the play, but what is the true cause? From an external view Hamlet appears insane, whether or not he is insane is left ambiguous. If he is insane, is the traumatic loss of his father causing Hamlet to see a ghost or is the ghost real indeed?

The Ghost in Hamlet cleared out the event that Hamlet was uncertain of. The spirit clarified the death of King Hamlet, and caused Hamlet to perform his evil deeds. The Ghost’s request to avenge him caused the death of Hamlet’s family, friends, and eventually himself; therefore, the spirit can be viewed as evil because it failed the four tests that was set by Lewes Lavater and the Church.

The Ghost in Hamlet is a widely controversial topic with arguments determining whether the Ghost is a “goblin damn’d” or a “spirit of health.” (1.4.40) “‘A spirit of health’ is one, which comes from heaven with charitable intentions, and ‘a goblin damn’d’ is one, which comes from Hell with wicked intentions.” The Ghost only has two appearances in the play and is a symbol for uncertainty, yet it is important as it catalyses the play into action and also Hamlet into madness. The Ghost in Hamlet is an evil spirit returning to revenge his killer Claudius; which is a questionable action for a Catholic person leading the audience to believe that the Ghost is evil. He pressures Hamlet into revenging Claudius while destroying Hamlet’s

After reading Hamlet, it seems as though the ghost really is Hamlet’s father because he mainly just wanted revenge on his brother for killing him. Although, the ghost is the only one who can mislead Hamlet which could be a sign that it actually is some evil spirit. The ghost fills Hamlet with sorrow and revenge just so he can accomplish what the ghost is asking of him. This is something that Hamlet’s father probably would try to avoid doing because it leads Hamlet down the wrong path. Also, Hamlet never really can tell if the ghost is really his father which is also a sign of the ghost being rather of an evil spirit. Since the ghost only appears a few times throughout the play, the nature of it does not change drastically. The first time the ghost appears in Act 1 Scene 1, it does not talk at all it just is there to create suspense among the scene. The second time the ghost appears in Act 1 Scene 4, it changes to actually carrying a conversation with Hamlet. The last time the ghost appears in Act 3 Scene 4, the ghost confronts Hamlet again and criticizes him for not carrying out his revenge and disobeying in talking with Gertrude. This shows that the ghost’s nature changes from being quiet to eventually being angry enough with Hamlet to reprimand him. During the ghost’s last appearance in Gertrude’s chamber only Hamlet saw it and not his

that it was on death that the soul either went to Heaven or Hell, thus

The Ghost and Hamlet’s development and trait difference. The Ghost with “martial stalk hath he gone by our watch” (Act 1.1, 64-65). Hamlet will visit tower to see the Ghost (Act 1.2, 242 - 243). The Ghost was developed to be ominous. Hamlet was developed to be curious. The Ghost’s development of being ominous contributes in helping Hamlet’s curiosity which makes him intrigued to see the Ghost. (GHOST) Cautious, not speaking (Act 1.1, 170). Hamlet shows he is a follower, by stating, “It is ‘Adieu, adieu. Remember me.’ I have sworn’t.” (Act 1.2, 111-112). The Ghost seems to be silent or cautious depending on the point of view the reader is taking. Hamlet’s trait is shown by him seeing his dead father which he was recently mourning for. Hamlet’s

In the beginning of play we find out that Hamlet father's ghost has been seen by Horatio, Marcellus and Bernardo. Horatio advises them that they should tell Hamlet about seeing the ghost of his father. Since he was not able to get the ghost to speak to him. He does not think that the ghost will refuse to speak to his son Hamlet. When they tell Hamlet that they saw the ghost, he insisted on going back with them to speak with the ghost. The ghost made Hamlet follow him so that he could inform him of how he was murdered by Claudius hands and orders Hamlet to avenge his death. Hamlet decides that he needed to find more evidence to support the claim the ghost made. However, the Devil can adopt a pleasing form that can

William Shakespeare's Hamlet is a drama which has been renound for its content and depiction of characters. Over the years, it has gone through many variations of interpretations and criticisms. One such criticism is the nature of the ghost who takes the form of Hamlet's dead father. At first glance, it may be sufficient to accept the ghost as the spirit of Hamlet's dead father who returns to the land of the living in order to have his son avenge his murder. However, looking deeper into the text, several unignorable signs become visible which lead us to see that the ghost is actually the devil in disguise. Kenneth Brannagh's 1997 production of Hamlet brilliantly portrays these signs of evil and

A ghost appears and says he is Hamlet’s father. The ghost says he was murdered, and wants Hamlet to get revenge on who is responsible for his death. Hamlet is hesitant because he doesn’t know if the ghost is telling the truth. Hamlet must find out the truth and deal with his actions along the way. The ghost has a very impactful and important role in the play, and is the driving point in the play.

On October 15, tragedy struck in the kingdom of Elsinore. King Hamlet perished in battle. King Hamlet was born to Katherine and Francis. He grew up alongside his kid brother, Claudius. When Francis died, King Hamlet took the throne in the Kingdom of Elsinore and ruled it well. King Hamlet was the epitome of bravery and leadership. King Hamlet left his legacy behind in his son, Hamlet, along with his brother and his wife. There will be a funeral service in King Hamlet’s honor on the second of November, and will be open to all of the kingdom to say goodbye. The kingdom will remember King Hamlet for his bravery and his love for his people.

Hey guess what!!! Your father King Hamlet is dead!!! Amazing right, I know, so not I'm going to attempt to steal his life, that does include marrying his wife. Your mom, so from now on don’t call me uncle just call me dad!!!! Whoa whoa whoa that was wild I know “but that what does that have to do with anything?” you may be asking yourself. Well Hamlet is struggling to deal with the realization that his world has just been turned upside down!! “Well has is he dealing with it?” you may be asking yourself. Well buckle up because we are going to take a closer look at Hamlet's relationship with the Ghost (Hamlet’s father), King Claudius(Hamlet's Uncle), and Queen Gertrude (Hamlet’s mom).

To start with, the ghost heavily influences the development of a few characters in the play which includes Hamlet and his friends. In the opening act, Hamlet’s friends encounter the ghost of the former king while standing guard on the wall of the castle. They are the first and only characters besides Hamlet that the ghost influences. They are also the only ones besides Hamlet that can see the ghost. This furthers the story by sending Hamlet’s friends on a mission to tell him of his father’s return. From the beginning of the play Hamlet is already depressed and down after being called home from school to return to Denmark to witness the funeral of his father. Following the funeral Hamlet meets up with his friends where they tell him of his father’s ghost. Immediately, this sparks Hamlet’s interest and he wishes to hear more of his father. ‘The king my father!/For God’s love, let me hear.” (1.2.192-95 Hamlet) Here Shakespeare shows Hamlet’s interest in the matter

Even though Hamlet seems ardent in his intentions of avenging his father’s death during his encounter with the Ghost, by the second act, Hamlet begins to doubt that the ghost was actually his father. While giving his soliloquy after he has seen

Hamlet is a critical thinker for the world around him, seeking opportunities to learn. When Hamlet is confronted with the ghost, he isn’t sure if his eyes deceive him. With further inspection, he learns it is his father who appears in front of him.

The death of King Hamlet effected many individuals lives to the point where great changes were made. Especially in regards to his son, Hamlet, who took the death – murder- of his father personally in both mental and emotional ways. By doing so, Hamlet portrays and experiences the death and loss of his father by acting out in manners in which magnify his isolation and alienated actions. These would include excluding and distancing himself, turning on those closest, and taking on measures one would never do so when thinking rationally or clearly.