Comparison of Child of God and Hamlet

Comparison of Child of God and Hamlet

Comparison of Child of God and Hamlet

Introduction

Within the realm of literature , there are some works that have such an impact , that not only are they revisited and treasured throughout the generations , but they are emulated as well . An excellent example of this can be found in the classic work of William Shakespeare , Hamlet . Not only has this work been analyzed , studied and cherished for over half a millennium , but it has also inspired other works that borrow from its theme to create

an entirely new , powerful work . Such is the case in Child of God , Lolita s ' modern tale that uses elements of Hamlet in a creative , entertaining and powerful way

This research will specifically use one element of both of these works , the Ophelia character , and offer insight about the comment each author is making about the human condition through the Ophelia character . Upon conclusion of the research , a clear relationship between the Shakespeare 's classic and s ' contemporary treasure will be made clear

Ophelia as Depicted in Hamlet

Hamlet is a complex combination of characters that are seemingly thrown into tragic circumstances without much preparation for what lies ahead . Of all of these characters , one of the most interesting , yet almost one dimensional , is Ophelia . She , in fact , contributes to the tragic elements of Hamlet through her own inability to overcome the obstacles that are thrown in her way , so instead of becoming a tragic heroine , she becomes simple...