Ghostly apparition reveals murder plot from "summary" of The Masks of Hamlet by Marvin Rosenberg
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the appearance of a ghostly figure sets in motion a series of events that ultimately reveal a sinister murder plot. The ghost of King Hamlet appears to his son, Prince Hamlet, revealing that he was murdered by his brother Claudius. This revelation serves as the catalyst for the main conflict of the play, as Prince Hamlet is tasked with avenging his father's death. The ghostly apparition not only exposes the murder plot but also serves as a symbol of the corruption and deceit that permeate the court of Denmark. The appearance of the ghost disrupts the natural order of things, signaling that all is not as it seems within the royal family. This disruption sets the stage for the unfolding drama of betrayal, r...
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