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Yes, almost certainly. Unfortunately, the earlier play has not survived, but scholars call it the Ur-Hamlet. Some scholars believe that it was written by Thomas Kyd, the author of The Spanish Tragedy. Also, there is a German play called Der Brudermord which has the same basic plot as Hamlet but is more awkwardly constructed. Some people think that this may be a translation of the Ur-Hamlet play.
Whether or not there was an earlier play, the story derives ultimately from a rather tedious Latin history of Amleth, a Danish king.
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Was Hamlet based upon Shakespeare's father?
He probably borrowed the the plot from an earlier play.
What is the adaptation of Hamlet on Disney?
Disney based the Lion King loosely around the plot of Hamlet- missing some vital plot points nevertheless.
What part of the plot is the turning point of the drama Hamlet?
The play within the play - the enactment by the players of "The Murder of Gonzago," with additions by Hamlet.
What is true about the play of Hamlet?
The play 'Hamlet' is the second-most quoted writing in the western world, after the Bible. It is the most-often performed of the Shakespeare plays. It's also the Shakespeare play which has had the most written about it. So it's an important play because it's an important part of western culture.
Who is the past character to die the play hamlet?
In Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," the character who dies in the past, before the events of the play unfold, is King Hamlet, the father of Prince Hamlet. His death, attributed to poisoning by his brother Claudius, sets the stage for the entire plot, as it prompts Hamlet to seek revenge. King Hamlet's ghost appears to Prince Hamlet, urging him to avenge his murder, which drives the action of the play.
What inclident gets the plot moving in Hamlet?
The appearance of the ghost to Hamlet is what starts everything going. The killing of Polonius is another key event. Most incidents in the play conspire to keep the plot from moving.
How many deaths in the play result directly or indirectly from Hamlet's plot for revenge?
If we take it that Hamlet killed Polonius believing him to be the king, and therefore as a part of his plot for revenge, then Polonius's death, and indirectly Ophelia's arise from his act of revenge. Claudius of course dies from Hamlet's revenge. Gertrude, Laertes and Hamlet die as a result of Laertes and Claudius's plot. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern die just because Hamlet doesn't much like them.
Who is plotting Hamlet's death?
Claudius and Laertes plot to kill Hamlet.
What act and scene does the beginning plot of hamlet end?
The beginning plot of Hamlet ended in the last scene of Act 5.
Why does Hamlet want to show uncle claudius the particular play he selects for the actors?
The play The Murder of Gonzago had a plot quite similar to the account the Ghost had given of the murder of Hamlet Sr. With a few tweaks, it was so similar that it reminded Claudius of his murder which was what Hamlet intended.
What are some plot points from Act I of Hamlet from first to last based on when they occur in the story?
The ghost of Hamlet's father appears to the watchmen. Hamlet's mother encourages Hamlet to act happy. Hamlet is asked to avenge his father's death. Hamlet tells his friends not to be surprised if it seems like he's acting crazy.
What is the plot of Hamlet ?
Hamlet is about a young man (Hamlet) who is told by the ghost of his father that Hamlet's uncle and stepfather murdered him. Hamlet acts crazy while waiting for the right moment to kill his uncle, but his uncle is spying on him and guesses the truth. In the end the uncle's plot to kill Hamlet almost succeeds, but before he dies, Hamlet completes his revenge.
