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Exploring the Renaissance Concept of the Individual
Examining the concept of the individual in the Renaissance and comparing it to historical figures, this chapter explores the belief that the Renaissance saw the emergence of a new kind of individual, thirsty for power and knowledge, self-affirming yet self-serving. The speaker also discusses the similarities between this Renaissance individual and Hamlet, highlighting the melancholic aspects present in both and arguing for the intensification of certain individualistic qualities during this period.