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Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, is full of many characters that often display many different archetypical characteristics. The main character, Hamlet, is one of the most complex characters in the play because he displays varying archetypes. In Act Two he is showing himself as mainly two different types of characters. Hamlet is shown as a son grieving his father and also as son who loves and respects his father. In Scene Two of that act, his two friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern visit Hamlet. While speaking to them he makes a very thoughtful and reflective speech. This speech shows his insight on what he believes of mankind and also contradicts the archetypical characteristics Hamlet is displaying in Act Two.
In his speech, Hamlet is explaining the grief that has afflicted him since his father's death. He begins speaking of his father's death. "Upon whose property and most dear life a damned defeat was made." Hamlet gives his speech a melancholy tone because it is about......

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