Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark"
Feigning Madness Reveals Bitter Truths
One of the most powerful parts of this play appears when its protagonist decides to pretend to be mad, the better to find out who others truly are. Ask anyone odd: the other humans will reveal themselves when you act strangely in their company. You will learn many, bitter lessons.
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D. J. Reddall
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Ah, Hamlet. I have used this very picture of dear old Laurence and skull in a piece I have written today. Great critique and social commentary really too.
Too true. This is one of my favorite reads of all time. A great critique, and congratulations!
ooooh nicely put!! and congrats on your placement!!
Indeed. I like this take a lot! The only Shakespeare play I’ve read all of. It’s ace. 😊 A terrific mini critique and congrats on your prize. 👏
So happy to see some Shakespeare well represented. Great job, and congrats!
Congrats, DJ! I love this specific, important lens on the masterpiece that is Hamlet!
Although I have yet to read any other review of Hamlet, I am pretty sure this will be the best! Well done for capturing the essence of a work that everyone thinks they know but they probably don't. Congratulations on your win.
Congratulations on your placement! 🌈✨🌈✨🌈
Osric is my favorite in the play. And I like your analysis here (Harold Bloom would be proud)!