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Hamlet – English Coursework - Hamlet refers to Claudius as a “Remorseless, treacherous, lecherous, kindles villain!” How far do you share his view?
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... Hamlet - English Coursework Hamlet refers to Claudius as a "Remorseless, treacherous, lecherous, kindles villain!" How far do you share his view? A villain is usually driven by something, usually power or money. Claudius has two of the greatest motives, power and lust. "My crown, mine own ambition, and my queen" Claudius lists the things he committed the murder for. Crown signalising power comes before queen, Gertrude. Villain's motives are sometimes unimportant. Iago has no real motive to completely ruin people's lives but does it because he enjoys it, only an extremely evil villain would gain pleasure through the suffering of others. Claudius has far greater motives. Firstly he would gain great power, a thing desired by many. He would also then have Gertrude whom he does care for and wants. Claudius has a tremendous talent at controlling and influencing people, whether it is through their views or their actions. Claudius switches Laertes'
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