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Title: Hamlet
Words: 746
The Spirit of King Hamlet
In the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, Hamlet's attitude toward the ghost changed with his new experiences throughout the play. His initial reaction was to agree with what the ghost had asked him to do. As the play progressed, Hamlet began to have second thoughts about the ghost's request. Finally after a great deal of contemplation, Hamlet recognized that the ghost's desires were realistic. Hamlet acted upon his initial reactions. The ghost directed and guided Hamlet's thoughts and behaviors.
It is important to keep in mind that seventeenth century England had strong beliefs in ghosts. Ghosts were common figures in Elizabethan plays. This is why a differentiation must be made between the "good" ghost and the "bad" ghost. There are th ...
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