Sophia Epstein

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham Additionally, Hamlet's story must be shared so it is not repeated. As philosopher George Santayana states "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Hamlet wants society to remember his story and past so its tragedy is not repeated.

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham begins his quest to share Hamlet's story, similarly finding his fate in a loved one's death. In order to create sympathy for Hamlet, as a tragic hero, he must be remembered. For practical purposes, keeping Horatio as the last character alive creates a clean ending. https://t.co/EhnckdIeO5

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham Act 5: By the end of the play, the role or Horatio is revealed. Hamlet recognizes the importance for Horatio to live and tell his story. On Hamlet's final quest for forgiveness, it is critical for the people to know his innocence. Thus, as a man of honor, Horatio

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham Act 5: By the end of the play, the role or Horatio is revealed. Hamlet recognizes the importance for Horatio to live and tell his story. On Hamlet's final quest for forgiveness, it is critical for the people to know his innocence. Thus, as a man of honor, Horatio

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham When Hamlet finally reaches this epiphany (after finding Yorick's skull), Hamlet's complex attitude towards death and revenge is revealed.

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham it becomes evident that death is an unavoidable fate of life, with the sole ambiguity of when it will appear. Driven by similar motives for revenge in "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" the characters (including the Vicario brothers and Nasar) unknowingly act as pawns... https://t.co/CRN6cPhEn0

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham act 5: The series of fatalities fueled by revenge that exist in act 5 draw parallels to "Chronicle of a Death Foretold." Upon Hamlet's epiphany, ""If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not now, yet it will come. readiness"(V.2,.212),

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham of unavoidable fate. As for Hamlet, in a quest to avenge his father's death and the conflicts evolved thereafter, are products of fate. Hamlet particularly believes he's acting as a hand of fate, completing the demands of righteousness, higher powers, and his father.

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham act 5: The series of fatalities fueled by revenge that exist in act 5 draw parallels to "Chronicle of a Death Foretold." Upon Hamlet's epiphany, ""If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not now, yet it will come. readiness"(V.2,.212),

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham Fortinbras was yet another dominant male character dictating Hamlet's life. This, concept of masculinity, repeatedly pitted man against man.

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham Hamlet's turning point in Act 4 Scene 4, which pushes Hamlet to believe that his revenge duty is so great he must he must commit to the murder. In a patriarchal society, where men are defined by their strength and bravery, Hamlet began questioning his masculinity.

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham Up until this point, Hamlet was pushing back the murder. Yet, when Hamlet's own reputation enters the realm of ideas, he decides to commit the crime. This illustrates the effect on society to shaping Hamlet but also illuminates Hamlet's selfish intentions.

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham thoughts. Some of the flowers represented strength etc As the result of her father's death, Ophelia also, in some sense, was released from her restraints. When falling into madness, Ophelia expresses a rather suggestive side, that was suppressed while her father lived

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham The symbol of Ophelia's flowers, introduced in Act 4, plays an important role. Each flower type holds a different message. In a time of grief and as a woman, Ophelia became unable to adequately communicate her emotions. She turned towards flowers to communicate her

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

@klazaar_ #falzpham This dynamic of a son consumed in his father legacies is seen in other films. The play's social dynamic that powerful men must have a "sidekick" figure. Claudius and Laertes provide another example. Both duos must avenge the man who brought them fame, fortune, and life.

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

@klazaar_ #falzapham It appears as if Hamlet never really knew his purpose until he met the ghost. The ghost set Hamlet out on a hopeless plot of revenge. Yet, Hamlet, dedicated to his father, and yet to form an identity for himself, happily fulfilled this ghosts wishes.

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

use of female characters. Although inferior, the female characters all seem to hold an integral role (and an important dominance) in the devious plans of their male counterparts.

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham It is an interesting dynamic Shakespeare establishes with female characters. While the women are devious, their initiative seems controlled by dominant male characters. Shakespeare clearly establishes women as inferior in some senses.

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzapham In scene 3, for example, Hamlet immediately replies to Ophelia with a sexual innuendo. Looking at Hamlet's mom, Gertrude, she relinquishes her freedom/ideas to the men around her. This, although classically portrayed is not the most interesting aspect of Shakespeare's

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

#falzfrome7 It is interesting how, as a male character, Ethan still has to fight between his duty and desires. This is a debate we have seen many females explore, but never a male. Ethan is stuck between what makes him happy and what he is expected to do.

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

@lilysimon209 critiques traditional gender roles. Her character, having little education and with the sole skill of being a wife. While as a reader she does not seem particularly entertaining, Ethan becomes lured into the traditional nature of Mattie's submissive personality. #falzfrome7

[Sophia Epstein @sepstein45]

@lilysimon209 In a way this is true, but there are still obvious signs of traditional gender roles. Ethan and Zeena's relationship is ultimately controlled by Ethan. Despite Zeena's efforts to preserve their relationship, Ethan decides the outcome. Mattie, on the other hand, seemed to (1/2)