In this assignment was the first choice on which play to study: Hamlet, or Romeo and Juliet. I chose Hamlet, but I read about them both. HamletHamlet is a play about a maniacally depressed young teen whose father has just been murdered by his uncle Claudius. He plots revenge, and (spoiler alert!) everyone dies. Hamlet is the longest of Shakespeare's plays, at 40,000 lines and ranging from 2-4 hours. Hamlet has many twists and turns, and is often viewed as one of the most influential works in english history. It is listed in the world's greatest literature, and has many lasting effects on english literature. It also has been translated into klingon, which is pretty cool. Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet is a story about two star crossed lovers who cannot be together, because a family feud keeps them apart. They eventually get married in secret, and (spoiler alert!) they both commit suicide. There is nothing really interesting about this play, except that it is one of the most famous of Hamlet's plays.
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