Marxist Literary Theory In “Hamlet”. Marxism Is A Theory

Marxist Literary Theory in â€Å"Hamlet† Marxism is a theory based on â€Å"a materialist interpretation of historical development and a dialectical view of social transformation† (Wikipedia, 2017) by philosophers Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Marxism focuses on social contradictions and the struggle between socioeconomic classes, which are proletariat, who are the poor people and the working class; and bourgeoisie, the rich people that control the means of production. Marxist theory states that the only way to eliminate the differences between both classes is a violent revolution that will lead to a communist society. Some critics support the idea that British writer William Shakespeare was a Marxist, as well as his plays. While not†¦show more content†¦The fact that Claudius and Gertrude want to get marry so fast leads to different thoughts. Claudius speaks to the royalty and not to the entire castle that includes the lower class because he does not want to raise suspicions. He could have killed King Hamlet, so he would be the maximum authority in the state of Denmark politically, socially, and economically. Gertrude and Claudius might have been lovers in the past and their rise to power has been carefully planned and executed. And Gertrude wants to preserve her power and high position in Denmark. In act II, scene 2, there is a notable difference between working class and royalty. King Claudius and Queen Gertrude tell officers Guildenstern and Rosencrantz to spy on Prince Hamlet to find out what hurts him; to what they answer: â€Å"But we both obey, / And here give up ourselves in the full bent / to lay our service freely at your feet, / to be commanded.† (1375) Another difference between classes exists in act III scene 3. King Claudius tells Guildenstern and Rosencrantz to take Hamlet to England. Both courtiers assures they will do the job. In both examples, it is easy to recognize that Guildenstern and Rosencrantz belong to the working class. King Claudius do not ask them to do something, he tells them what to do without asking if they could it; and both courtiers admit that is theirShow MoreRelatedCleanth Brookss Essay Irony as a Principle of Structure9125 Words   |  37 Pagescultural and critical theory library Open source archive of ebooks, texts, videos, documentary films and podcasts Pages * Home * List of major critical theorists * What is Critical theory ? * What is Frankfurt School ? * Support Critical Theory Library * Contact This Blog This Blog  Ã‚  Ã‚   |    | ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form    Home  » texts  » History amp; Class Consciousness: Preface by Georg Lukà ¡cs (1923) Thursday, February 3, 2011Read MoreOrganisational Theory230255 Words   |  922 Pages. Organization Theory Challenges and Perspectives John McAuley, Joanne Duberley and Phil Johnson . This book is, to my knowledge, the most comprehensive and reliable guide to organisational theory currently available. What is needed is a text that will give a good idea of the breadth and complexity of this important subject, and this is precisely what McAuley, Duberley and Johnson have provided. They have done some sterling service in bringing together the very diverse strands of work