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The Influence Of Self-Image In Hamlet By William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare’s quote from the early 1600s play, Hamlet, “to thine own self be true,” still takes on personal meaning in one’s life in 2015. In today’s society, many Americans are worrying about self-image: consequently, one loses oneself in the process of pleasing others. William Shakespeare warns one of this horrible fate in the famous quote from Hamlet. Shakespeare, while interpreted in various ways, tells others to be careful not to lose self-morals in despite of others. Peers, friends, family, and many others cause dramatic influences on one’s mental health. Every individual is born with purpose and passion; however, one is also born with pride. Many people are worrying about this self-image, pride, thus letting their dreams and
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