William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark'. A Para-Psychological Reading

Essay from the year 2014 in the subject Didactics - English - Literature, Works, Ranchi University , language: English, abstract: The present paper endeavours to give an in depth para-psychological reading of William Shakespeare's classic play 'Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark'. Two distinguished terminologies, 'interoception' and 'exteroception' are introduced and taken into consideration, while examining the central character, Prince Hamlet. Previous theories and critical observations are also analysed for a proper assessment of the play. Besides, it is also shown how a careful para-psychological reading can provide an antidote to all previous critical excesses. Critics have often looked upon the play as a potential 'Pandora's box of troubles' interpreting it in a distinctive variety of spectrums. However, the following research shall show how the play is Shakespeare's systematic study and a tribute to the superior intellect of man.

Previously a teacher, Puja Chakraborty has authored a number of research papers, articles and academic works published in national and international journals worldwide; and also freelanced for the same.She has tried her hand in creative writing and is a published poet. She is also the author of a number of academic books, Understanding William Skaespeare's Antony and Cleopatra and Hamlet: A Parapsychological Reading to name a few.