Quote by Art Buchwald

Put yourself in Hamlet's shoes. Suppose you were a prince, and you came back from college to discover that your uncle had murdered your father and married your mother, and you fell in love with a beautiful girl and mistakenly murdered her father, and then she went crazy and drowned herself. What would you do? Go back for a masters?

Put yourself in Hamlet's shoes. Suppose you were a prince, a

Summary

This quote sarcastically presents an exaggerated and humorous version of the complex tragedies that befall Shakespeare's character, Hamlet. It highlights the extraordinary and overwhelming situations that Hamlet encounters throughout the play. The humor lies in the suggestion that these extreme circumstances might prompt someone to consider going back to college for a master's degree as a next logical step or escape from the chaos. Overall, the quote underscores the absurdity and complexity of Hamlet's predicament while offering a playful perspective on his tumultuous journey.

By Art Buchwald

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