AS and A Level: English Literature: Drama: Pre-1770: Shakespeare: Hamlet Coursework

"This is a very useful essay and explores many ideas I otherwise would not have considered, however, I believe the author has only looked at Claudius from the view of the 'damed smiling villain'. While Claudius does manipulate the court and to some extent, the audience. Looking at his first speech, with the regular flow and well executed literary devices gives the impression that this speech has been rehearsed, especially when comparing Claudius's less pristine conversation with Hamlet later in the scene. This suggests that beneath Claudius's charismatic and manipulating exterior is the uncertainty of his authority as king and the response of his subject, and perhaps guilt. This ties in with the theme of appearances and reality. "

"Not a bad essay for GCSE level study. However, it is let down from the very start by grammatic and syntactic errors. "

"Excellent essay, however there is a problem: You haven't posted the question! Still, you clearly understand the source material well, and have a good knowledge of how to structure your arguments and back them up with evidence, so I'll assume you stuck to whatever the question asked. The accusation that Hamlet has split personalities is an intriguing one, and you argue it with conviction. I'm less convinced, however, of your claim that Hamlet is a coward - even more so that he is a natural coward, as you claim in your concluding statements. You don't seem to be able to back that claim up with any hard evidence, and I feel it hurts the essay and would suggest you drop it. However, it is a minor gripe - I really enjoyed reading this essay and wish you all the best with it. TSR User : chidona"

"I don't really think this is of a very high quality at all."

"This is an impressive account of Hamlet's thinking, addressing the title directly and with a clear grasp of the main issues that drive his compulsion to procrastinate and obsess. Fully deserving of a high rating"