Ghosts, Murder, and More Murder - Hamlet Part I: Crash Course Literature 203

This Crash Course Literature video explores Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', discussing its historical background, plot, themes, and character analysis. The video delves into the origins of the play, its adaptations, and the complex themes of revenge, justice, and identity. It highlights the mirroring and doubling of characters, the surveillance society of Elsinore, and the play's reflection on Elizabethan England. The video concludes with a discussion on the perpetual cycle of violence and the human struggle with decision-making.

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