ENG 108 Lecture : Eng108Nov2.docx
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The freudian reading of hamlet covers the oedipus complex (freud and ernest jones) Why hamlet delays killing his uncle and getting revenge. This will be a theme on the final essay within the exam. Will be a chose 1 of 3 essay questions. They believe that hamlet is obsessed and in love with his mother. He is delaying the death of his mother"s lover because of guilt because it would be like killing his own father. He is well thought however cannot act on thought actions only impulsively. Oh that this too solid flesh would melt seem to be all of the users of this world . He believes that his life is meaning less.