Act 2

I find it very interesting how Shakepeare includes a play inside his play that shares a parallel plot with Hamlet. This section of the play is very helpful towards Hamlet. When he sees the players performance and the play that they are doing he cant help but feel sick that it directly associates to his situation. He is sick in the sense that he watches this actor have the passion and courage to do what is right and he sits back angered unable to do what is right. Hamlet shouldn't of let the actor get to him because he is only acting, not purposely of course. If he was in Hamlet's situation he would probably do the same thing and keep the anger inside. The play was only helpful to show Hamlet the clear way to go. He even hatched a plan to help gain revenge on his evil uncle. By adding some lines, he hopes to spark some reaction or expression from his uncle to know once and for all if he did kill his father. Ive got to give a hand to Shakespeare on this one. I mean the plot of this story is great enough, but then he adds it again in the form of a staged performance. The use of repetition is truly great.