HAMLET
William Shakespeare
Act I
Shakesperean Site
Introduction:
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A ghost appears to the officers when they are on duty. The guards realize that the ghost is dressed as Hamlet's father, so they look for the prince to tell him.
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Rising Action:
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Hamlet finds the sudden news that his uncle and his mom are getting married. Hamlet goes through a series of psychological damages in which he doubts whether to kill himself or not.
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Climax:
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While Hamlet is going through an emotional crisis, the family of his beloved Ophelia tries to wash her head telling her that Hamlet does not love her.
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Falling Action:
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The ghost returns, and the guards encourage Hamlet to go talk to him.
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Resolution:
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It is the antonym of resolution because here the problem begins. The ghost is Hamlet's dad and tells him that it was Claudius who killed him.
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Denouement:
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​Hamlet's dad wants revenge and wants him to kill Claudius.