This
paper discusses Shakespeare's use of
symbolism in his
play "Hamlet" and cites literary critics to support its thesis. While the play is rich with symbolism, the paper explains that the most important symbol is the
ghost of Hamlet's
father, who makes his
appearance near the beginning of the play. The paper details the symbolic significance of the appearance of the ghost and analyzes how it serves as a call to
action for the confused young prince, which fuels the action of the rest of the play.