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In 5 pages, the author compares and contrasts the theme of supernatural in 'The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark' and 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' by William Shakespeare. In the plays, there are many themes. One of the most apparent themes in each play is that of the supernatural. There are ghosts in 'The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark,' and there are a ghost, a floating dagger, three witches, and prophetic apparitions in 'The Tragedy of Macbeth.' Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Tragedy of Macbeth" by William Shakespeare, there are many themes. One of the most apparent themes in each play is that of the supernatural. There are ghosts in
"The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark," and there are a ghost, a floating dagger, three witches, and prophetic apparitions in "The Tragedy of Macbeth."
William Shakespeare relied on the theme of the supernatural in these two plays. In "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark," and "The Tragedy of Macbeth," the supernatural
theme was an essential part of the structure of the plot. These themes provided a catalyst for action. They also provided an insight into characters, and magnified the
impact of several key scenes in both of the plays. Thus, the role of the supernatural theme was essential in both "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark," "The
Tragedy of Macbeth." If one were to take the supernatural out of the plays, there would be no plays, of which to speak. In Shakespeares time, there was
a strong belief in the existence of ghosts and witches. Such things were recurring themes in many of Shakespeares plays. The supernatural
theme that Shakespeare used appeared in many different forms. Perhaps the most distinguished of the supernatural forms is the ghost. The ghost appears in "The Tragedy of Hamlet,
Prince of Denmark." In "The Tragedy of Macbeth," not only is there a ghost, but there is also a floating dagger, three witches, and prophetic apparitions.
In "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark," a ghost appearing in the form of Hamlets father made several appearances. He first appeared to the
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