HAMLET AND THE PARANORMAL III
HAMLET AND THE PARANORMAL ... A Supernatural Survival;
Shakespeare, A legend, a life force.
A Socio-Political, Historical, Anthropological
... LITERARY
VIEWPOINT.
Camus''s theory on existentialism seems to take root in Shakespeare''s life and inevitably in his literary works; redefining man''s nature.
You may well imagine that confusion abounded;
SPIRITS are not for everyone''s cup of tea.
Let''s take a general look at the plays that “guide” us.
Hamlet ... is he possessed?
The Tempest ... spirits lavitating, being confused with the presence of God!?
A Midsummer Night''s Dream ... faeries that have supernatural presence!
Julius Caesar, a farewell and preparation for a gravous end.
Romeo and Juliet ... a dependence upon the sun, moon and stars; fate
God''s word of no root or consequence.
Macbeth ... “Bubble, bubble, cauldron trouble” chant the witches in Macbeth etc.
Shrills and Shivers down the spine in any era, epoch, age fro any generation.
Furthermore, possession is not a topic for the faint of heart as Hamlet thinks that filthy spirits have been sent to cause ill harm. Possession of one''s health is ill fated
The father''s
ghost visits. We need not know its context to know its weightedness
throughout time.
Death is sure to follow. This ghostly presence is no
good omen? It brings a message of vengence; a death to be avenged.
Anger is invoked. Hamlet is being influenced by the God''s and Spirits.
(I,iv,89 Stratford Series, Hamlet)
Thus, we are sure to meet the “Angel of Death”.
This tragic element also contributes to the tragedy of the classical
texts: Antiquity and Time has proven that delving into the paranormal
only leads to a shortlived life. None of the characters survive in
other words are carried over into another play. What Shakespeare did
manage to do is shed light on all the issues troubling the souls of the inhabitants of England in as far as his plays (literary works / scripts) were known (marketed).
We read about these issues, themes and dare the questioning that is
forbidden (by the staunch, superstitious?) outside places of worship
(of The Almighty, ... God, that is). Of interest is the topic.
Shakespeare perhaps depends too much upon its mysticism as the search for leadership, literary and other is set and perhaps not truly found. He does save his head (literally) and shows others how to do the same.
A challenge to temperament, but not as fateful as his tragic heroes.
In mourning of loss ... tragedy, the reader and or audience (reader
audience) is steadfastly to be found. Shakespeare has found yet another
way to have the characterisation, theme, intent and literary works
linger ... perhaps ghostly enough (as stagecraft shall display) ...
ghostly enough to ... Haunt!
Dying at Stratford-on-Avon on 23 April 1616 (exactly 52 years later and of age); he lies buried with the chancel rail of The Holy Trinity Church (xii). He leaves behind plays that revealed the events of the time. ... following in the footsteps of Spiritual Hauntings?
The transition to a modern age was indicative of the time as the search for a new order, the demand of it; cultural renaissance was required ... a stronger
belief system and belief in “God or other”. Freethinking was the
order of the day or so it appeared? (The
demand for discipline resulted in the lack of it and an increase in
rebelliousness. The beheadings became more and more frequent in
Elizabethan England and no doubt the hauntings, spiritual presences as
well. The disillusionment and disheartenment was on the increase. The
need for catharticism was imperative and thus the greater demand for a
theatre that would encourage this process. As Shakespeare once said ...
All the world is a stage, and we, the actors, merely players. All Acors
/ thesbians please take their place.)
An exodus of ideas and concepts transcended time and remains rooted in the present; William Shakespeare''s influence is to be experienced in some of the greatest theatre productions as well as setting a precedent for the innovators of theatre that were to follow.
Whilst
reflection was not his
strongest literary skill, he has managed to encourage its practise as
its journey has improved the quality of thinking, speech, interaction
and ultimately the moves towards reconciliation.
Shakespeare passed away a young (middle aged) man, a tragic hero within his own right, leaving the remnants of his life published and mourning his place in his family.
A Soliloquy of Haunting and Sorrow for All.
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Sweet Shakespearian Dreams
To One And All
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Enjoyable Reading
"Tread not gently into the good morrow unarmed".
Love and Literacy to Allow
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