Shakespeare has been acclaimed for being one of the most outstanding writers in the English language. His memorable word choice added a specific flavor to his work. His unique style made him wildly successful from his time to present day. The tools he used gave the readers inside looks on the characters and made the stories even more captivating.
One of the tools Shakespeare is famous for is the use of witty double entendres. In many pieces of his work, he used these to add a sort of mystery to the piece that the audience would then have to work out themselves and find the hidden connection. One of the most notable examples of double entendres in Hamlet is the particular play that the players perform for the King. The entire play portrays precisely what Claudius did to Hamlet's father. Hamlet calls the play, "Mousetrap," inferring that Claudius is the rat. This gives the reader a look at Hamlet's more conspiring side, proving he may be capable of the retribution of Claudius. …show more content…
Soliloquies can be interpreted in many diverse ways and could give the audience a look at a character's intimate emotions. One of Shakespeare's greatest soliloquies is when Hamlet is trying to decide if life is honestly worth living. We can see that he is terribly troubled by the situation he is in and is also afraid of going through with the revenge. This leaves the reader to interpret what Hamlet may do in the future now that they have this new knowledge and insight about
One of the tools Shakespeare is famous for is the use of witty double entendres. In many pieces of his work, he used these to add a sort of mystery to the piece that the audience would then have to work out themselves and find the hidden connection. One of the most notable examples of double entendres in Hamlet is the particular play that the players perform for the King. The entire play portrays precisely what Claudius did to Hamlet's father. Hamlet calls the play, "Mousetrap," inferring that Claudius is the rat. This gives the reader a look at Hamlet's more conspiring side, proving he may be capable of the retribution of Claudius. …show more content…
Soliloquies can be interpreted in many diverse ways and could give the audience a look at a character's intimate emotions. One of Shakespeare's greatest soliloquies is when Hamlet is trying to decide if life is honestly worth living. We can see that he is terribly troubled by the situation he is in and is also afraid of going through with the revenge. This leaves the reader to interpret what Hamlet may do in the future now that they have this new knowledge and insight about