Sunday, September 21, 2008

Freud: Fraud?



You have just read some of the basics of Freud's theories of human behavior and of literature (including Ernest Jones's Freudian interpretation of Hamlet). I am curious as to your thoughts concerning the validity of Freudian theory, from some of his specific arguments to the field of psychoanalysis in general. Go ahead. Fire away.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Critics on Hamlet


Have you read any interesting critical commentaries with regard to Hamlet? Do tell! (If possible, provide a link!)

Hamlet: Saint or Sinner?


In Hamlet, as in life, morality can often be rather ambiguous. What aspects of the play point toward this notion of moral ambiguity? Are we to view Hamlet himself as primarily an agent of good or evil? Can you think of another fictional character who embodies the notion of moral ambiguity?

Hamlet ... Why the delay?


Just why does Hamlet wait so long to enact his vengeance??? Feel free to cite established theories or to come up with one of your own.