Part 1 of Essay
" is the inner person of all mankind" as stated by actor Alan Bates. What did Mr. Bates mean by this? Could he be referring to the love, the corruption, the revenge, or the insanity displayed by ; or was he referring to more than we know. What did Shakespeare know about the depths of man and the battle inside to write a pl ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... appearance. The next night s' father does appear and commands to avenge his death. Is this where corruption could take affect? Perhaps Mr. Bates was thinking about this scene when he made his statement. s' father tells him what corruption has taken place behind the walls of Elsinor. He tells of his uncles' rage and what it has lead him to do. He tells of the serpent that stung him. He tells that the serpent goes by the name of Claudius. s' composure, wit, and strength would now be tested to their limit ....