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Hamlet: The Theme of Having A Clear Conscience

The most important line in Hamlet is, "The play's the thing, wherein I'll catch
the conscience of the king." (II, ii, 617). In the play, the issue of a clear
conscience forms a key motif. When the conscience of the characters appears, it
does so as a result of some action; as in the case of the aforementioned line,
which follows Hamlet's conversation with the player. This line is of particular
significance because it ties action and its effect on the conscience of the
characters. The nature of Hamlet is conscience, and action plays an important
role in creating the development of the plot.

No where is this development seen clearer than with Hamlet. The Prince's
development comes as a result of the self-evaluation of the actions that have
taken place, and the ensuing actions that he takes are a clear result of this
self-evaluation. So, in essence, the actions cause him to think of his
conscience and then act upon these feelings.......

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