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211.21738 Hamlet and The Tempest: An Analysis of Ideal Rule
This three page graduate paper examines the concept of ideal rule in Shakespeare's plays, Hamlet and The Tempest. The author notes that in determining who should rule in William Shakespeare?s plays, Hamlet and The Tempest, prevailing standards of morality, justice, and political tradition must be applied, for they are the only objective means of establishing the legitimacy of rule and the characteristics of an ideal ruler. In Hamlet, Claudius acted immorally and unjustly by murdering the king and usurping the throne, while in The Tempest, Prospero?s brother acted immorally and unjustly by seizing the dukedom from Prospero and setting himself on the throne in his stead.
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212.21751 Usurpation in Shakespearean Drama: A Comparison of Henry the IV, Part I and Hamlet by William Shakespeare
This paper will analyze the idea of usurpation in the two plays: Henry IV, Part I and Hamlet by William Shakespeare. By understanding the difficult positions that Worcester and Hamlet are put in, they understandably become the symbol of rebellion and usurpation in both of these plays. By using secretive and foolish measures to regain power from Henry IV and Claudius, we can see how tragedy and failure befall both of them.