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GCSE: Hamlet

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275 GCSE Hamlet essays

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Peer Reviewed essays 9

Personal Responce to Hamlet

5 star(s)

This is an excellent essay which shows a very good understanding of the text and context. The writer uses well selected quotes and generally integrates these effectively. The essay makes…
- Essay length: 1062 words
- Submitted: 21/03/2010
- Marked by teacher: Karen Reader 03/04/2012
What are your first impressions on Hamlet in Act I scene II?

4 star(s)

This is an interesting essay, which shows a good knowledge of the issues raised in the scene but needs to consider aspects of the text in a little more detail…
- Essay length: 1198 words
- Submitted: 26/04/2009
- Marked by teacher: Karen Reader 03/04/2012
Interpretations of Hamlet

3 star(s)

This essay shows evidence of research and a sound knowledge of the ways it can be applied to the play. With more quotes and analysis in the earlier part of…
- Essay length: 1429 words
- Submitted: 21/03/2010
- Marked by teacher: Karen Reader 03/04/2012
Revenge in Hamlet

4 star(s)

The candidate has written a strong and engaging introduction, the way in with they discuss justice and revenge is interesting and grabs the readers attention. However the introduction they given…
- Essay length: 1232 words
- Submitted: 31/12/2009
- Reviewed by: pictureperfect 24/07/2012
Hamlet Act 5 scene 2

3 star(s)

Though it it clear from the candidates introduction that they plan to discuss Act 5 scene 2, this piece of writing has no title, which is a little confusing, you…
- Essay length: 1044 words
- Submitted: 27/01/2012
- Reviewed by: pictureperfect 24/07/2012
Hamlet Essay

3 star(s)

The candidate gives a fairly simplistic response to the set topic, they do discuss the play in detail but are mostly retelling parts of the story. Therefore their response is…
- Essay length: 911 words
- Submitted: 31/05/2010
- Reviewed by: pictureperfect 13/07/2012
Role of women in hamlet

3 star(s)

Overall, this essay is a fairly average example of the type of work produced at this level of qualification, the candidate has appropriately used quotations and analysed the play but…
- Essay length: 1412 words
- Submitted: 08/06/2009
- Reviewed by: pictureperfect 09/08/2012
Shakespeare's presentation of Hamlet

3 star(s)

This essay is an example of a fairly simplistic response and there several areas for improvement. For example, this piece of work does not have a title, therefore it is…
- Essay length: 1932 words
- Submitted: 30/05/2009
- Reviewed by: pictureperfect 09/08/2012
The way in which Hamlet, Fortinbras, and Laertes enact their revenge shows the readers how each characters personality differs although they all have shared love for their fathers.

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- Essay length: 545 words
- Submitted: 08/04/2012
- Reviewed by: pictureperfect 25/07/2012
Themes in Hamlet

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- Essay length: 580 words
- Submitted: 21/03/2010
- Reviewed by: pictureperfect 16/07/2012

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Conclusion analysis

Good conclusions usually refer back to the question or title and address it directly - for example by using key words from the title.
How well do you think these conclusions address the title or question? Answering these questions should help you find out.

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Compare the way in which Shakespeare presents Hamlet's 'antic disposition' to the way Ophelia's madness is presented to us in Act IV.

"Having analysed the way in which Shakespeare presents Hamlets antic disposition and Ophelia's madness, I have been able to reveal some similarities and differences in the presentation. In my opinion, there is a very clear contrast between Hamlet and Ophelia. I have acquired this judgment due to the fact that Hamlet had a reason to feign madness, whereas Ophelia had no reason to be mad in craft, so her insanity was genuine and born involuntarily, while Hamlet intentionally manifested his false lunacy. This contrast allows the audience to have a better understanding of the fact that Hamlet is not really mad, but Ophelia is. Emile Khan - 1 -"

With reference to key lines and speeches in the play, discuss interpretations of the character of Gertrude, and the different ways she could be perceived by an audience, then justify your own reading of the character.

"In conclusion, there are many interpretations of the character of Gertrude, the caring affectionate mother, or the sexual adulteress. Personally I think that Gertrude is one of the most complex and appealing characters in the play. Her unwavering devotion to her son despite his obvious disgust at her is to be greatly admired, and she accepts that his madness is partly due to her marriage to his father's brother. Her intelligence is not remarkable, but she shows an amazing aptitude for almost manipulating those around her to protect herself, and those who she cares deeply about. Gertrude's sexual nature is unmistakable throughout the play, this may be her weakness, but she is an emotionally strong woman, who is not malicious but kind hearted and simply wishes everyone that she loves, to be happy and amiable to each other. Rosie Hill"

Discuss the dramatic significance of act one scene one of hamlet.

"In conclusion Shakespeare uses a range of devices to stress the different themes and the dominance of the ghost. Such as imagery with the contrast of the ghost and nature, characters for exposition and creating mood and the use of language to aid these elements. These factors make the opening of Hamlet very tense and educational for an audience as they become aware of the situation with relative depth and still are aware of the strong sense of foreboding."

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GCSE: Hamlet

275 GCSE Hamlet essays

Personal Responce to Hamlet

What are your first impressions on Hamlet in Act I scene II?

Interpretations of Hamlet

Revenge in Hamlet

Hamlet Act 5 scene 2

Hamlet Essay

Role of women in hamlet

Shakespeare's presentation of Hamlet

The way in which Hamlet, Fortinbras, and Laertes enact their revenge shows the readers how each characters personality differs although they all have shared love for their fathers.

Themes in Hamlet

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