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=**GHOST 1.5** = //What does your character want in the chosen scene?// The ghost wants his son to know about the truth: he was murdered. Moreover, he wants his son to know that his uncle is a villain who stole his life from him, his wife, and his crown. //What does the character do to get it?// The ghost tells recounts the story about his murder to his son with angrily. He tells his son that he needs to revenge against his uncle, who is deceiving Denmark. //What obstacles stand in his or her way?// Because the ghost is the spirit of the old Hamlet, he cannot be seen throughout the day. Hence, he can't speak to Hamlet as long as he wants to. Additionally, since he is the spirit, he cannot revenge for himself. //How does your character really feel about what is happening in the scene? How can you tell?// The ghost feels angry. The ghost is sad. The ghost wants to revenge. Yet, he is utmost glad to speak to Hamlet and tell him the truth. Moreover, he wants to speak to his son again as he leaves by saying "Adieu, adieu, adieu. Remember me" (91). //What do other characters say about your character in the scene?// The other character in this scene is Hamlet. He is glad to see his father's spirit and feels comforted by his presence. When he finds out about the truth, he is ready to revenge for his father's unfortunate death. Hamlet wishes his father to come back and speak to him more. //What does the character’s language reveal about his or her personality? Think about the meaning behind his or her words.// In this scene more than the personality, the language reveals the emotions of the the ghost. When speaking of his brother, the ghost is enraged as he was sadly and secretively murdered by him. However, when talking about his dear wife, Gertrude, he is devastated. He is sad that his wife rapidly moved on to marry his brother, who he now loathes. //Write down a few phrases he says that might demonstrate something about his personality or are characteristic of his mode of expression.// //"//But howsoever thou pursuest this act, Taint not thy mind, nor let thy soul contrive Against thy mother aught" (84-87). "From me, whose love was of that dignity" (48). " that incestuous, that adulterate beast" (42). //How does this scene add to your knowledge of the character?// This scene helped me realize why the ghost was appearing without saying a word. He, moreover, seems clever as he refused to speak to anybody about his purpose on coming back to the castle except his own son, Hamlet. If had told the guards before Hamlet, Claudius would have taken steps to justify himself and prove the guards wrong. Hence, from this scene, it's evident that the old Hamlet was a wise king.