We are fascinated by the play of power and persuasion in relationships: explore and compare the dynamics in relationships, and the dramatic means by which they are established, in Hamlet.
In the play Hamlet, William Shakespeare includes diverse relationships between many characters. Within these relationships there are characters that are dominant over others and are able influence their actions. King Claudius is an example of having power and easily persuades his wife, Queen Gertrude, to do what he demands from her. However, Hamlet is another character who ensures that he has power over King Claudius, regardless of his title. King Claudius has influence over Queen Gertrude. In Act 3 Scene 1 Claudius tells Gertrude to leave him and
In the play Hamlet, William Shakespeare includes diverse relationships between many characters. Within these relationships there are characters that are dominant over others and are able influence their actions. King Claudius is an example of having power and easily persuades his wife, Queen Gertrude, to do what he demands from her. However, Hamlet is another character who ensures that he has power over King Claudius, regardless of his title. King Claudius has influence over Queen Gertrude. In Act 3 Scene 1 Claudius tells Gertrude to leave him and