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Monster Essays - The Supernatural In Hamlet and Macbeth
The Supernatural In Hamlet and Macbeth
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. Shakespearešs plays. In two such plays, Hamlet and
Macbeth, the supernatural is an integral part of the structure of the
plot. It provides a catalyst for action, an insight into character, and
augments the impact of many key scenes. The supernatural appears to the
audience in many varied forms. In Hamlet there appears perhaps the most
notable of the supernatural forms, the ghost. However, in Macbeth, not
only....
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