Understanding the Divine Right to Rule and how it relates to the concept of The Great Chain of Being provides new understandings regarding the central conflict of the play, including the tension created by Claudius on the murder of his brother and his assumption of power. It also provides understanding for the role of Fortinbras in the final moments of the play. In a thesis-driven essay, discuss the importance of order and the Chain of Being to our understanding of the conflict and resolution of the play, including King Hamlet’s murder and Claudius’ ascension to the throne, Hamlet’s internal and external conflicts, and the importance of the final scene, including Hamlet voicing his support for Fortinbras.
Understanding the Divine Right to Rule and how it relates to the concept of The Great Chain of Being provides new understandings regarding the central conflict of the play, including the tension created by Claudius on the murder of his brother and his assumption of power. It also provides understanding for the role of Fortinbras in the final moments of the play. In a thesis-driven essay, discuss the importance of order and the Chain of Being to our understanding of the conflict and resolution of the play, including King Hamlet’s murder and Claudius’ ascension to the throne, Hamlet’s internal and external conflicts, and the importance of the final scene, including Hamlet voicing his support for Fortinbras.
