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 two such plays, Hamlet and Macbeth, the supernatural is an integral part of the structure of the plot. It provides a catalyst for action, an insight into characte ...

Part two of term paper
... important in Hamlet and Macbeth. The role that the supernatural plays is important because it is an integral part of the structure of the plot. 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 guardsmens' post. The ghost says nothing to them and is perceived with fear and apprehension; "it harrows me with fear and wonder". It is not until the appearance of Hamlet that th ...