How does the ghost of Hamlet’s father in Hamlet function like Apollo and Tiresius in Oedipus the King?

 

How does the ghost of Hamlet’s father in Hamlet function like Apollo and Tiresius in Oedipus the King?

Discuss the difficulties involved in the challenge Hamlet faced from the ghost of his father demanding that he avenge him. How were Oedipus and Hamlet different in approach or temperament to the respective problems they faced?

Answer the 3 question in 700 words or more.

1)            How does the ghost of Hamlet’s father in Hamlet function like Apollo and Tiresius in Oedipus the King? Discuss the difficulties involved in the challenge Hamlet faced from the ghost of his father demanding that he avenge him. How were Oedipus and Hamlet different in approach or temperament to the respective problems they faced?

2)            Beethoven’s Testament was a heart-felt cry of pain about his predicament of a would-be composer going deaf addressed to his brothers, yet never sent. Describe using the elements of music as an aid the way Beethoven’s 5th symphony expressed some of the same sentiments of his letter. Be sure to mention in which movements certain melodies relate to certain feelings in your opinion

3)            Plato’s Allegory uses a story with many symbols to discuss the process of ignorance to knowledge. He urges others to help those who are ignorant become enlightened. However, Aristotle also addresses the fear and confusion that can sometimes be encountered with “entering into the light.” Discuss one play where you believe Plato’s Allegory is at work. Where do we see a character confused by a revelation? What is the result? AND does the outcome in the play cause you to question whether coming out of the cave is a good idea or not?

 

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