#364

Mentioned in 50 episodes

Hamlet

Book • 1603

The play revolves around Prince Hamlet's journey to avenge his father's murder, which was committed by his uncle Claudius.

Hamlet's father's ghost appears and reveals that he was poisoned by Claudius, who then married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude.

Hamlet feigns madness while he investigates and plots his revenge.

The play explores themes of betrayal, mortality, and the human condition, culminating in a tragic finale where nearly all main characters die, including Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, and several others.

Mentioned by

Pieter Gerrit Kroeger

Peter Adamson

Jameson Olsen

Zena Hitz

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when discussing McGonagall's admiration for Shakespeare.

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when Gemini asked which theater play begins with the words "Wer da?".

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as a comparison to Descartes' Meditations.

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when discussing the importance of lived values and happiness.

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when discussing the use of 'look thou character' in Hamlet.

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