father’s death. The existence of the ghost provides the cause of Hamlet’s action, which is basically the main purpose of the play, and also it affects Hamlet’s relationships with characters such as Claudius, Gertrude, Horatio, and Ophelia. Therefore, the ghost not only drives the general plot, but also takes an important part in the relationships.
The play begins with the ghost’s appearance in Act 1, Scene 5. The ghost provides the major cause of Hamlet’s action throughout the story. The ghost tells…
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