Also, these values and morals can form from personal beliefs through religion. An individual may restrict themselves to take action they may deem immoral. This belief system that holds their morals prevents them from things they believe are sins viewed by society. The society can be formed by many factors like race, religion, culture, etc. It influences an individual's character as it deciphers right from wrong. Thus, choices are influenced by the superego which shapes character in terms of ethics. Likewise, the role of the superego is evident in Hamlet's character as it shapes who he is through choices. After the death of Hamlet's father Hamlet ponders, "To be, or not to be, that is the question:" (3.1.63). Hamlet contemplates suicide as
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For instance, a writer has many influences that impact his writing styles and choices. Character appearances and conflicts are types of components that often reveal more about the author through displacement of text. A well known literature professor, Peter Brooks observes that literary work "displaces the object of analysis from the text to some person, be it the author, the reader, or the characters, all of whom are viewed as independent personalities rather than as functions of the text itself" (11 maud). The text can be analyzed to understand the author's mind and personality to provide an in-depth comprehension of the composition of the text. The author's unconscious may be exposed as, "psychoanalytic influences can be detected in their writing" (roland 48) which can be analyzed For instance, the way women are represented can share the author's relationship with their mother, sister, wife, etc. An author's personal life can become a factor in their writing, whether it is linked to the central theme being projected or other literary components. As the writer may be focused on creating the text, he may unconsciously express his internal views and experiences. Hence, the creation of literary work can be influenced by the writer's unconscious. Consequently, the text of Hamlet can provide insight to William Shakespeare's unconscious. Hamlet's relationship with his family can provide the inner thoughts of Shakespeare's family dynamics. The death of fathers is one of the central ideas present in
For instance, a writer has many influences that impact his writing styles and choices. Character appearances and conflicts are types of components that often reveal more about the author through displacement of text. A well known literature professor, Peter Brooks observes that literary work "displaces the object of analysis from the text to some person, be it the author, the reader, or the characters, all of whom are viewed as independent personalities rather than as functions of the text itself" (11 maud). The text can be analyzed to understand the author's mind and personality to provide an in-depth comprehension of the composition of the text. The author's unconscious may be exposed as, "psychoanalytic influences can be detected in their writing" (roland 48) which can be analyzed For instance, the way women are represented can share the author's relationship with their mother, sister, wife, etc. An author's personal life can become a factor in their writing, whether it is linked to the central theme being projected or other literary components. As the writer may be focused on creating the text, he may unconsciously express his internal views and experiences. Hence, the creation of literary work can be influenced by the writer's unconscious. Consequently, the text of Hamlet can provide insight to William Shakespeare's unconscious. Hamlet's relationship with his family can provide the inner thoughts of Shakespeare's family dynamics. The death of fathers is one of the central ideas present in