How to Write a Killer Essay: Hamlet

Hamlet is one of Shakespeare's most challenging play for students because of its complexity and length. This guide will provide you with important historical context for the play such as the tension between medieval and renaissance thought, thorough summary of the plot, analysis of key motifs including madness, guilt, decay and corruption, and spying, and an overview of major literary theories. Once you have mastered the text, you will be guided through the writing process with help on essay topics, thesis ideas, developing paragraphs. Many samples are included to guide you and help you write a killer essay.