I need a little insight and context on this question. From my memory of the book, the ghost serves the purpose of reminding Hamlet of his immediate task to kill Claudius and to avenge his death. What do you guys think?
2007-03-18 07:46:02 · 5 answers · asked by seaking 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
On the surface, it seems the ghost just wants Hamlet to get revenge for his murder, but on a deeper level Hamlet becomes psychologically possessed by his father's ghost. His father is trapped in purgatory because he is unable to give up his "extorted treasure in the womb of earth." Hamlet struggles against this possesion but finally exorcises it by confessing the sins (wars over land) he inherited from his father. See my essay at http://academia.wikia.com/wiki/Motifs_in_Hamlet
2007-03-19 05:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by Ray Eston Smith Jr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ghost tries to trick Hamlet into forfeiting his soul.
2007-03-18 07:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by staisil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hamlets fathers ghost is the catalyist to Hamlets obsession to avenge his fathers murder. Just read the stroy he tells you he is wanting Hamlet to investigate his death! :-)
2007-03-18 07:56:22 · answer #3 · answered by willheim a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hamelt's father, the phantom, serves to move the plot along faster and further.
2007-03-18 08:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're having trouble with a book report. Well hears my best shot:
DO IT YOUR SELF!!!
The book report is supposed to make you think about the story not just to get the "correct answer".
2007-03-18 08:16:01 · answer #5 · answered by Tim the Enchanter 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋