How is the theme of death presented in Hamlet?

Hamlet - shows his cowardiceUses hyperbole to exaggerate and justify his actionsPolonius - His death presented as a nuisance; signifies social prejudices Gertrude - tragic hero Ophelia - result of her madness; conveyed as a female flaw (childlike) Shows the discrimination towards women Laertes (and Hamlet) - tragic hero; died in honour of their father King Hamlet - figure elevated as a ghost; stimulated by the scene of his death mirroring the Garden of EdenClaudius acts as the serpent; his greed and lust epitomizes temptation Gertrude- act of defiance against patriarchy

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