Video SparkNotes: Shakespeare's Hamlet Summary
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- Quick and easy synopsis of the Shakespeare play, Hamlet. For more Hamlet resources, go to www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare.... For a translation of the entire play into modern English, go to No Fear Shakespeare at nfs.sparknotes.com/hamlet/.
Seems like Shakespeare was like "Fuck it, everyone dies, the end" at the end of the story
that is indeed the way most f shakespeare's tragedies are "no one left to lift the corpses" .
That's true! Lol. I was thinking about that when I saw the ending!
Prevents sequels lol
Typical of the Revenge Tragedy genre
+ChuckNorrison You should read Titus Andronicus.
must have been a bloody good timing for the prince of Norway.
+Alen Matibag haha bloody! nice pun
+Alen Matibag Denmark was at war with Norway at the time.
Alen Matibag o
"At the time"?
THere is no date mentioned and this is not based on history.
Frank G Did you even read the book? Denmark was not at war with Norway. Fortinbras and his army were given permission by Claudius to pass through Denmark to invade Poland. Fortinbras is arriving to thank Claudius for letting him pass through Denmark in his invasion route, after successfully capturing land in Poland, when he arrives in the aftermath of the bloodbath. Was it great (or horrible) timing? Yes. Were the two countries at war? No.
Shakespeare: Lemme just throw in so much shit so that later generations can analyze the hell out of my work, then kill every characters at the end, and let some random ass person live and have the happy ending.
Ca Ka 😂😂😂😂
the story is relevant today because this sort of thing -a scenario where everyone ends up losing, happens all the time, maybe not in kingdoms but definitely in families and governments.
Shakespeare: hmmm you know what this play needs? pirates
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The point is that the "random person" is telling the story to other people. It could be a fabrication. The whole story is essentially fake so that the king takes over with an excuse
Shakespeare really wrote "to be or not to be" and then decided "not" was probably for the best and so he killed every single character
'Claudius tells Hamlet he has to stop acting so sad about his father's death"
Claudius is acting sus.
maybe the imposter too..😂
Cuz Claudius aint a homie
Shakespeare: oh no how am I going to tie all this together in the end?? fuck it, everyones dead.
The original George R.R. Martin.
Skylar Austin Exactly: ua-cam.com/video/CByk6vek6FY/v-deo.html
the very end
Fortinbras "well that was easy"
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the last part is wrong. Hamlet tells Horatio that he gives the throne Fortinbras as he knows he's going to die and no other royalty of Denmark is left. That's how Fortinbras got the kingdom, not by taking it over.
He might be mad, but he still is political as fuck
yeah I was gonna say the same because Hamlet actually admires fortinbras
finally a story where everyone freaking dies ..
Deezy Dre You should watch Othello! :D
Deezy Dre Its called a Shakespearean tragedy for a reason
Ethan Anweiler well guy my teacher didnt tell us that
Les Miserables
Only Horacio survives
praise the lord for sparknotes
The link doesn't worked anymore. Please send me the translation please? :(
Renz Michael it's working
Aesthetic I may sound like a hypocrite but did you just deadass reply to this guy 3 years later lmao
@@Pablo46753 lmao
Can I get PDF of spark notes
Ladies and gentlemen, let's go write these clutch papers. Good luck.
Ahaha thanks
Thks
No cap i got this essay soon
We got this paper 💪🏾2023
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Hamlet is actually a really great story. It's too bad that not only is it incomprehensible without some sort of translation, but we have it crammed down our throats in school, forced to read it and know everything for some reason. Why can't I just read it in my spare time while school teaches me how to start a family or do taxes?
IoST I would say it's the best thing because in my class all we read is nonfiction argumentative essays and history
if they expected us to want to read they should be have been focusing on more fiction out of my senior year we only read 2 fiction stories
I had to read it in a week, it's really hard to enjoy something when you cramming it down to meet a deadline. Then on top that I have to analysis the crap out of it after having read it a hundred miles per hour.
@@PixelsOPlenty exact same scenario here. I just finished reading and I have to write about 5 pages of hamlets significant quotes for tomorrow. It's a great story but the enjoyment disappears because you have to read it in 5 days. School system is sooo sad
Exactly what I'm thinking
Yep going through that BS with school right now
Damn SON. Stories like this is something you'd expect to see right out of a messed up hit TV series where people set things up where all hell breaks loose, but everyone died here. Right on Shakespeare, you da bomb!
You mean Game of Thrones? Then...yes. Shakespeare is the original George R.R. Martin.
I know I'm late, but as far as I know Sons of Anarchy is loosely based on this play. It's a great show!
@@skylaraustin2304 that's the most disrespectful comment I've ever read
Hamlet was an emo before it was cool...
+Rainbow Turtle It was never cool.
+Rainbow Turtle lmao when was emo ever cool? XD
+Rainbow Turtle I think he means popular, and cool is just word to represent that.
Nah, That's Romeo.
yeah? well I thought your comment was cool before it got all of them "likes" so boooyaaa
"Forty thousand brother could not, with all their quantity of love, make up my sum"- Such great lines in this play!
What a piece of work is a man. How noble in reason, how infinite in faculties. .....
I agree. Hamlet is the best.
Well Shakespeare ain't the GOAT for no reason.
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Thank you for your awesome work!!! I'm preparing for an english literature exam and your videos are extremely helpful!! :) Thank u very much!!!
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Dear Teachers, please stop making exams. Okay i just realised u commented 6 years ago. Now in 2020 even, my english literature teacher has told us to write SIX WHOLE PARAGRAPHS about a summary of Hamlet. .-.
Htoo Htoo that isn’t bad
@@caleb5194 lol ok :) now im legitamately (idk if the spellings correct lmfaoo) stuck with ONLINE exams :( they rly had to ruin the stay home vibe with exams why tf ;-;
@@homelyintrovert6923 I'm in the Same boat homie. Talk about getting shafted this semester. Good luck!
There's a version of Hamlet on BBC iPlayer now that's 2 hours long. I watched 7 minutes and 4 seconds before realizing I'd had enough. Came here to look for a summary. Glad I did.
Every in depth, not just your usual run-of-the-mill summary. Thank-you!
SparkNotes: a godsent to students
still is!
@@baranmutafcoglu717 I used the sparknotes website for several books in high school… it was a literal savior… I’m now a 4th year in university abs using the website again and just found the UA-cam channel today lol
Hamlet forced Claudius to drink from the poison cup AND stab him with the poison sword?
See, people. There's always overkill.
In one of the movie versions, Hamlet not only stabs and poisons him, but drops a chandelier on him as well. It's kind of ridiculous.
double kill and kinds self report
Double it and give it to the next person
You’re actually kidding I watched a 3 hour play when I could of just watched this and get the same information. Haha
wow, the same thing happened to me too!
Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Fortinbrass got it spot on! XD
was i too distracted or did the video really not mention the "the be or not to be" scene?
bariskoe1 i don’t think it was mentioned in the video specifically but it was hamlet asking wether he had to keep going or if he has to die. To be or not to be basically means “should I live and keep going or should I kill myself?”
The fact that they all die and someone else pops up and takes the throne makes me laugh so hard. Is this really a classical tradegy or a modern comedy? It seems like a joke to me.
Game of thorne ending in nutshells
It’s the cycle of life man
That's what actually happens to people in real life, they get jealous, they become greedy, violent, confused and in the end they destroy their lives,
lmaooo never thought of it that way
No wonder tsEliot hated hamlet
You must be kidding me, I loved Hamlet! Amazingly well written. A must read, and you're missing out on a lot!
Nerd
He had many chances to kill Claudius, such as the scene in the church, where Hamlet decides to not kill him purely because he was praying and thought he would be sent to heaven. It was due to this that Claudius managed to kill Gertrude and Hamlet.
I just finished writing thank you soo much I nailed that essay because of this summary. I will be telling me kids about you guys trust me🤞🏽.
We once went to go watch hamlet with my school but I was high and slept throughout the play. I low-key thought I was going to fail but you changed that. I probably got 23 on that essay.
Again thank you❤️❤️
May GOD BLESS YOU!!!
So essentially it's a clusterfuck.
must be where GRR Martin gets his inspiration
Fire n ice was based on the war of the roses, the English civil
War
im ready for finals now LOL
yuhhhhhh
How does anyone keep track of the multitude of characters and all the stuff everyone does.? It seems like 4 or 5 plays rolled into one.
just think of lion king, that's the whole story
+Timber Huskeh "Tell him that his commandment is fulfilled. Timoncrantz and Pumbaastern are dead"
U never watched Game of Thrones bra?
There really aren't that many characters in Hamlet though.
And if you think this plot is convoluted, never even try to read one of Shakespeare's comedies.
@@SmellyLegend reading it is like 100x worse
i'm just saying, this video really put into perspective how sad and pointless half of the story was
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what do these numbers represent
***** pretty boost
This tragedy was no pointless at all. There are so many themes that just get to you. Truth versus Appearances, will Hamlet be saved? Was the ghist real? Was it a demon? Was hamlet really mad? Was he spot on for everything? Could it be half and half? Did he really love Ophelia? Did Ophelia spoke the truth about Hamlet? Did he have an Oedipus complex? This is all for YOU to decide. There's an array of answers, and they can all be backed up, it's the interpretation. There is no wrong guy answer if you manage to find the clues given. There's nothing saying what is the truth, so what is?
This play is fucking amazing. Just pure genius. In the name of Hamnet, RIP.
***** 65-100 alot of time for videogames and movies?
+looot box
I'm not a gamer myself but my brother is and I think I.know what I'm going to do now after 60 lol. :P GTA 10 sounds good
Fortinbras is Mr.StealyoKingdom
HAHAHAHA😂😂😂
Lmaooo
No, he kept his word. He said he’d invade Poland and HE DID, when it was so EASY to invade Denmark. Then he got the kingdom anyway, for I believe God wanted to reward his honor.
That's shakespeare for you. Watch his plays a 100 times and you'll notice something different every single time. I think only a genius could absorb it all on the first viewing and Shakespeare is definitely a GENIUS for writing it.
I don't think people realise how different life would be if he never existed. From the lessons taught through his plays to the way we speak everyday.
Who else is like da faq is happening
@HEATH Kyle ye
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Excatly!
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Sto canale mi ha salvato il culo tante di quelle volte...
This helped me so much with my English assessment. Thank you!!!
Fortinbras is a straight savage
I love you sparknotes! You're always such a help. Keep up the good work!
This was the best description I’ve read so far, thank you!
Thanks for the good short summary.
Initially I'm thankful, because now I know the story without spending a relatively lot more time than reading the play or watch one of the adaptation. Yet, somehow now I feel the need to read the original play, and after that most likely will try to find out which one is the recommended adaptation to watch.
I bet u guys are writing a test tomorrow
yes
Nah just interested in literature
I think the illustrations really do help out with the story :) love it. And Lovely character Designs!
Shakespeare: "I think I'll have them die in the end."
"OK, which characters do you want to die?"
Shakespeare: "Yes"
Thanks man cuz of ur notes I completely understand the Hamlet
"To be or not to be"
I loved Hamlet, it was such a good read. I want to see it live one day
A well done video with great artwork! Perfect for the viewing of Shakespeare in the Park in NYC this summer!
I seriously love you ! You have helped me understand books way better !
I love this! The story is concise, detailed, in modern day English, and the illustrations are stellar!
Instead of spending my time binge-watching silly shows I can catch up on Shakespeare in 8 minutes. Super cool 😎
Fortinbras's attack on Poland is a ploy to get permission to go near Denmark. He wants his father's lands back. It's his primary goal throughout the entire play. The scene just before the graveyard scene (Act 4, scene 6 I think), shows Hamlet encountering soldiers of Fortinbras explaining their true intentions. Hamlet knew Fortinbras was about to attack and even commented that he was running out of time to kill Claudius before someone else did.
Yes. I thought I'd remembered that as well.
Wow! how to say? Shakespeare was a wonderful author and his plays are very nice. I have no words to say how much I like his plays. His plays are unbelievable and amazing. Hamlet is a very good play. I like that. Thank you Shakespeare for given a wonderful play.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS!!!! This is a lifesaver!!!!
Thx for the summary really helped me out :)
it's a hindi movie based on hamlet
Hamlet forced Claudius to drink from the poison cup !!!
i was thinking about Joffery this whole time !!!!!
Amazing video. Mike you're narration is awesome. I loved it.
I am so grateful for finding your channel.
my summary for hamlet death death and more death💀💀💀💀💀
can u write a plot of hamlet
The fact the I just got to know that Shakespeare never wrote anything original and it was always inspired from something shook me.( Learnt in my lit class)
Most of his sources were also taking the material from an even earlier source.
So this is a good but REALLY basic summary. So many topics are relevant in Hamlet (which are mostly subliminal), and this video mentions none of them: putting on a false face, whether the ghost is an evil spirit, unnatural deaths, when to think or not think, death is the ultimate equalizer, etc. The internal/external conflicts, motifs, humor and other stuff that Shakespeare fits into Hamlet are what make this play great. Also,
1. Ophelia says she won't speak to Hamlet, but really she will still talk to him
2. The climax is when Claudius has his back to Hamlet while praying, and Hamlet could kill him
3. Hamlet doesn't escape from the pirates, he makes Claudius pay to get him back
4. Claudius lets Gertrude drink the poison because he is a coward, he actually has time to stop her
5. Hamlet tells Fortinbras to be king as he is dying
6. Fortinbras didn't arrive as a visit to Claudius, he came to conquer Denmark
Once again, Sparknotes saves the day!!!!
Pretty sure that Fortinbras didn't claim the kingdom for himself. Before Hamlet dies, he basically says that he wants Fortinbras to inherit the throne because Hamlet admires him. Hamlet gains the admiration when he meets Fortinbras as he is going to Poland. And Fortinbras comes back to Denmark after he is finished in Poland. Not to solely see Claudius. :)
Sons of Anarchy:John Teller,Gemma Teller-Morrow,Clay Morrow, and Jax Teller. There are some pretty similar parts in the show between these four.
this helped me a lot for my assignment. Thank you sparknotes!
The best story I’ve ever heard , especially the ending
I don't give a fuck about this at all I'm just here for a homework assignment
When the ghost appears again, he doesn't scold Hamlet. He tells him not to be so hard to his mother. He does, however, remind him to avenge himself on Claudius.
Thank you so much for this! it absolutely rocks to have things like this to review with!
This was a perfect summary of Hamlet,thank you!!?!?!
I have a test in 3 hours. I just started. This story is really something SMH.
So, how did you do?
@@maksimkirandziski9660 haven't gotten the results yet due to covid 😂
soooo? how’d it go??
thank you for helping me to do my homework
I was watching hamlet and even though I understand some parts I didn’t understand the entire thing so this clears up ALOT !
This is great work .keep it up sir , you're doing a great job .kindly all summaries from shakespeare plays.love you sir
Thanx sooo much, it helped me to pass ma exam
Shakespeare and George R. R. Martin should work together :)
I know he's DEAD. Just sayin' that's all
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Then the level of English will be on steroids man.
Titus Andronicus
It would be way too fucked up.
The art is fantastic
The look on Fortinbras's face at the end is priceless.
You guys are the best! I hate reading such long stories and I had an exam tomorrow on this. Instead of wasting so much time on reaching those lengthy pages, I found this video. Really helpful to me and my friends. This would take me almost 8 hours to finish it. Just learned the main concept within just 8 minutes!
Keep up the good work and once again- "SparkNotes is Awesome!"
Lol a nunnery in that time referred to a brothel as well, and that sinister reference is what Hamlet meant to Ophelia, not for her to literally become a nun.
Thanks for making this video! It was really helpful! cheers!
I must now go binge watch all of your videos
Who is Watching this because they had time to actually read the book and tried but gave up and have a test tmmr bcuz I did 😂💀
The plays script is literally right in front of me but I hate reading plays 😔✌️🏻
Get a few friends over to read some of the other parts and it will be much better. Like poetry, plays are meant to be heard aloud, not read silently. Some of us did this to help a friend in college when she had to read Shakespeare for a class. It helped. :)
Happy teacher's day. Be always happy and blessed. Enjoy your day as awesome as you are. Thank you so much for everything. You have done for us.
Excellent Summary
Really helped thanks a lot
So the prince of Norway just took over the entire kingdom. Damn he's lucky
I just made a video analyzing the character of Claudius. I hope that it will help some of you students preparing for exams!
Just save me the time of my life reading all that shakes spear we need people like you in the literature world😂😂😂😂😂 “A+”me please
Night before the AP Literature exam how we feeling lads
I literately forgot about all the books I read
YESSIR
Instead of using the phrase "Jinx! You owe me a coke!" I substitute in "O! My prophetic soul!"
i Bet u that u are watching for either homework or a test
Such a great play. Even greater ending. Wow.
Shakespeare woke up and chose violence and DEATH
Dick move, Fortinbras.
Fortinbras is a dick to Denmark.
Michael Jordan it's all fake, sorry
low key my matric year is a Shakespearian tragedy
Same!!!
All I can say is Outstanding! Thanks
I couldn't focus on the story because of your beautiful accent and nice voice 😂 Omg I can repeat this video like forever💕😍
Hmm...a very uplifting story. :/
"to a nunnery" does not mean to become a nun
thanks alot! really well illustrated and scripted :)
Wow this takes me back- year 7 research on Shakespeare. Currently doing a masters degree. Damn time flies.