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Trojan Horse is a mythological tale about the Trojan War regarding a military strategy utilized by the Greeks to breach Troy and ultimate force the island nation into capitulation. After a decade of stalemates and fruitless sieges, the Greeks decide to create a giant wooden horse and give it to the Trojans as a symbol of defeat and a monument for Athena. The horse, conceived of by Odysseus, is built in a mere three days. However, unbeknownst to the Trojans, a skilled force of warriors is hidden inside of the horse. The Greek ships which also seemed to have sailed away, actually are merely in hiding. So, after the Trojans brought the “Trojan Horse” into the city walls, the warriors wait until the night when all the Trojans got drunk in …show more content…
Primarily, the deception of Hamlet feigning madness, is represented by the Trojan Horse. Claudius’ secrets and powers, a secure and impenetrable fortress, are paralleled with the city of Troy. Meanwhile, Hamlet’s fictitious madness is similar to the Trojan Horse: seemingly harmless, ensuring trust, letting down guards, and allowing the breach of seemingly indomitable things. Hamlet uses his fake madness to find out if Claudius is truly guilty for the murder of King Hamlet, and his feigned mental illness ensures that Claudius’ guard is down. The motivations of his deception is also paralleled with that of the Trojan horse. The Trojan Horse was done of out of revenge by Pyrrhus in order to avenge the death of his father. Similarly, Hamlet uses his deception to seek revenge in the name of his late …show more content…
He utilizes this play because it has many parallels with the real situation. Gertrude, is represented by Hecuba, the stereotypical queenly widow. Hamlet is represented by Phyrrus who also is looking to avenge the murder of his father. Phyrrus reiterates Hamlet, Fortinbras and Laertes, duty to avenge King Hamlet. Phyruss is also referenced to highlight the bloody savage violence that attracts but disgusts Hamlet. Ultimately, this play is a key plot-device in that it reveals Claudius’ guilt, but also reflects on Hamlet’s mindset and foreshadows the violence that is to
Trojan Horse is a mythological tale about the Trojan War regarding a military strategy utilized by the Greeks to breach Troy and ultimate force the island nation into capitulation. After a decade of stalemates and fruitless sieges, the Greeks decide to create a giant wooden horse and give it to the Trojans as a symbol of defeat and a monument for Athena. The horse, conceived of by Odysseus, is built in a mere three days. However, unbeknownst to the Trojans, a skilled force of warriors is hidden inside of the horse. The Greek ships which also seemed to have sailed away, actually are merely in hiding. So, after the Trojans brought the “Trojan Horse” into the city walls, the warriors wait until the night when all the Trojans got drunk in …show more content…
Primarily, the deception of Hamlet feigning madness, is represented by the Trojan Horse. Claudius’ secrets and powers, a secure and impenetrable fortress, are paralleled with the city of Troy. Meanwhile, Hamlet’s fictitious madness is similar to the Trojan Horse: seemingly harmless, ensuring trust, letting down guards, and allowing the breach of seemingly indomitable things. Hamlet uses his fake madness to find out if Claudius is truly guilty for the murder of King Hamlet, and his feigned mental illness ensures that Claudius’ guard is down. The motivations of his deception is also paralleled with that of the Trojan horse. The Trojan Horse was done of out of revenge by Pyrrhus in order to avenge the death of his father. Similarly, Hamlet uses his deception to seek revenge in the name of his late …show more content…
He utilizes this play because it has many parallels with the real situation. Gertrude, is represented by Hecuba, the stereotypical queenly widow. Hamlet is represented by Phyrrus who also is looking to avenge the murder of his father. Phyrrus reiterates Hamlet, Fortinbras and Laertes, duty to avenge King Hamlet. Phyruss is also referenced to highlight the bloody savage violence that attracts but disgusts Hamlet. Ultimately, this play is a key plot-device in that it reveals Claudius’ guilt, but also reflects on Hamlet’s mindset and foreshadows the violence that is to