ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The theme of corruption in Shakespeare’s, Hamlet, is represented by the chain of events what begin with greed, is further grown by manipulation and blind loyalty, and result in horrific revenge. Claudius’ greed sprouts corruption within the state of Denmark.

Detailed explanation-2: -The theme of Power in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a driving force in the play. It initiates a chain of events, which begins with Claudius’ thirst for power. From there it sprouts a vine of corruption and then leads to the corruption of morality, betrayal, revenge, and madness.

Detailed explanation-3: -One can name them as themes but it should be remembered that all each Hamlet theme interacts and resounds with all the others. Here are brief accounts of a selection of the major Hamlet themes of revenge, corruption; religion, politics, appearance and reality, and women.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the ways that Shakespeare depicts the spread of corruption is through Claudius’s influence in his court. As he is the character who is the source of Hamlet’s agony and the ruler of all of Denmark, his influence is symbolic of the corruption in Denmark. To be sided with Claudius means to be an enemy of Hamlet.