Hamlets Father

Synopsis

We all know Shakespeares classic ghost storythe young prince Hamlets dead father appears to him, demanding vengeance upon Hamlets uncle Claudius, who has usurped the throne and, to add insult to injury, married Hamlets mother. The young prince dithers and delays, coming up with excuse after excuse to postpone his vengeancebut not for the reason Shakespeare told us. It is instead because Hamlet keeps discovering evidence that things are not quite what they seem in the kingdom of Denmarkand never have been throughout his life. Once youve experienced Orson Scott Cards revelatory version of the story, Shakespeares play will be much more fun to watchbecause youll know whats really going on.