This 5 page report discusses the dramatic
tone and devices used by Shakespeare in both “Hamlet” and
“Coriolanus” is one of bitterness, tinged with a sense of
betrayal. He also presents his audiences with characters who are
completely self-absorbed. In both tragedies Shakespeare explores
the nature and effects of evil that exists in the actions of
human beings. The fact that one character is a broody and almost
manic Dane while the other is an arrogant and determined Roman
soldier is not the point. The point is the connection that exists
between power, misperceptions, and betrayal. Mention is also made
of the title characters’ mothers and their role.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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evil that exists in the actions of human beings. The fact that one character is a broody and almost manic Dane while the other is an arrogant and determined Roman
soldier is not the point. The point is the connection that exists between power, misperceptions, and betrayal. Mention is also made of the title characters mothers and their role. Bibliography
lists 4 sources. BWhamcor.rtf Hamlet and Coriolanus By: C.B. Rodgers - December 2001 -- for
more information on using this paper properly! Introduction The tone used by Shakespeare in both "Hamlet" and "Coriolanus" is one of bitterness, tinged with a sense of betrayal.
He also presents his audiences with characters who are completely self-absorbed. Hamlet is the dark and brooding prince who is far too caught up with inner turmoil which, admittedly, has
been caused by his fathers murder, his mothers dishonor, his uncles treachery, and more, that he can only focus on his inner anguish. In comparison, the Roman hero Caius Marcius,
who became known as Coriolanus after his defeat of the Volscan defenders of the city of Corioli, is obsessed with himself and his own power and glory. One of them,
Hamlet, is outraged by what he sees as his mothers betrayal of both his father and himself. The other primary character, Coriolanus, is passionate about his accomplishments and triumphs
in battle and his position as a leader and a fighter. Coriolanus is certainly not stereotypical Shakespearean hero but an unattractive, extremely flawed and human (McAlindon 502). He knows that
he is better than other men while Hamlet is fearful that he may not be as honorable as his position requires. Hamlet is quite nearly is fundamentally powerless in his