Hamlet & Me

   Hamlet is easy to relate to as we get to know the themes more. For example, the action and inaction theme is very prominent in the play and in modern day life. Whether it is ordinary people or people we see in the media. Hamlet is often too busy overthinking to act on something. This can be seen in students deciding if they should take risks that puts themselves out there such as public speaking. Another way people may be able to relate to Hamlet is how he acts one way but in reality is someone completely different. Even though the reason Hamlet does this is for revenge many people do this in society just to fit in. The trust or lack of trust revealed throughout the play is very apparent in today's society. The way Polonius doesn't trust Laertes can be seen in many parents relationship with their children. Especially since technology has made it easier to have more control on children rather than letting trust have a greater impact on their actions.

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