Реферат: Super Natural In Shakespeare

Super natural in

Shakespeare’s playsIn the time of

William Shakespeare there was a strong belief in the existence of the

supernatural. Thus, the supernatural is a recurring aspect in many of Mr.

Shakespeare¹s plays. In two such plays, Hamlet and Macbeth, the supernatural is

an integral part of the structure of the plot. It provides a catalyst for

action, an insight into character, and augments the impact of many key scenes.

The supernatural appears to the audience in many varied forms. In Hamlet there

appears perhaps the most notable of the supernatural forms, the ghost. However,

in Macbeth, not only does a ghost appear but a floating dagger, witches, and

prophetic apparitions make appearances. The role of the supernatural is very

important in Hamlet and Macbeth. A ghost,

appearing in the form of Hamlet¹s father, makes several appearances in the

play. It first appears to the watchmen, Marcellus and Bernardo, along with

Horatio near the guardsmens’ post. The ghost says nothing to them and is

perceived with fear and apprehension, ³It harrows me with fear and wonder². It

is not until the appearance of Hamlet that the ghost speaks, and only then

after Horatio has expressed his fears about Hamlet following it, ³What if it

tempt you toward the flood, my lord, or to the dreadful summit of the cliff². The

conversation between the ghost and Hamlet serves as a catalyst for Hamlet¹s

later actions and provides insight into Hamlet¹s character. The information the

ghost reveals incites Hamlet into action against a situation he was already

uncomfortable with, and now even more so. Hamlet is not quick to believe the

ghost, ³The spirit that I have seen may be a devil… and perhaps out of my

weakness and my melancholy..abuses me to damn me², and thus an aspect of

Hamlet¹s character is revealed. Hamlet, having no suspicion of the ghost after

the production by the players, encounters the ghost next in his mother¹s room.

In this scene the ghost makes an appearance to ³whet² Hamlet¹s ³almost blunted

purpose². Hamlet is now convinced of the ghost and he no longer harbors any

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