Part one of term paper
Act one of HAMLET is an excellent introductory act. Shakespeare establishes atmosphere, by introducing the major characters, the role of the supernatural, the revenge plot, the love plot, and the contrast of the Fortinbras plot, as well as Hamlet's fiegned madness. Through his unique writing style, Shakespeare sets us up for the rest of th ...

Part two of term paper
... bell tolls twelve on a frosty night, a silent ghost of the late King Hamlet apperars twice. This provides one of the high points of the scene, along with this, Shakespeare presents the reader with information, regarding the military preparations in Denmark. All of this provides for a dark, mysterious atmosphere, where the reader is wanting to know more. Shakesperare continues to establish atmosphere in scene III. In this scene, atmosphere of a diferent kind is created. This scene is a family sc ...