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Show how Prince Hamlet was not entirely rotten but more of a product of a rotten society.
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Introduction to drama module "The only thing rotten in Denmark is the Prince" Do you agree? Shell Woodward The aim of this essay is to show how Prince Hamlet was not entirely rotten but more of a product of a rotten society. I aim to show this by analysing his character and the dilemma he faces. By doing this I hope to reveal what was truly rotten in the State of Denmark. To help me understand the Prince's dilemma and his surroundings I will look at the plays social, political and historical context. By doing this I will gain an understanding of the issues surrounding the play such as religious ethics, society and, of course, revenge and its consequences. In particular I will be looking at the character of Claudius, as I believe that he is the true source of the rottenness in Denmark and how this character drags Hamlet into a...
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