

Who is There?: Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Hamlet
Dec 29, 2023
Margaret Atwood, a renowned author, joins the podcast to discuss Shakespeare's "Hamlet". Topics include the play's thematic obsessions, power struggles and revenge plots, exploration of themes and motifs, analysis of the complex characters, and the role of King Claudius. The podcast also explores Horatio's fulfillment of Hamlet's request and Shakespeare's enduring influence.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Shakespeare's 'Hamlet': Themes, Textual History, and Origins
03:06 • 6min
Power struggles and revenge plots unfold
08:55 • 3min
Exploring the Themes and Motifs in 'Hamlet'
12:24 • 11min
The Complexity of Prince Hamlet
23:23 • 14min
Claudius: Villain or Misunderstood?
37:21 • 17min
Exploring the Characters of 'Hamlet'
54:31 • 3min
Exploring Horatio's Role and Shakespeare's Influence in Hamlet
57:36 • 3min