Part one of term paper
In the time of William Shakespeare there was a strong belief in the existence of the supernatural. Thus, the supernatural is a recurring aspect in many of Shakespeare's plays. In three such plays, Hamlet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream the supernatural is an integral part of the structure of the plot. It provides a catalyst for act ...

Part two of term paper
... make appearances. In A Midsummer Night's Dream, several of the characters were immortal fairies. The role of the supernatural is very important in these plays. A ghost, appearing in the form of Hamlet's father, makes several appearances in the play. It first appears to the watchmen, Marcellus and Bernardo, along with Horatio near the guardsmen's' post. The ghost says nothing to them and is perceived with fear and apprehension. It is not until the appearance of Hamlet that the ghost speaks, an ...