In both fiction and drama, the plot revolves between the tension between the protagonist and antagonist. For Shakespeare the power struggle occurs between Hamlet and Claudius and for Austen between Elizabeth and Darcy. Though Hamlet and Elizabeth seem to both be riding the psychological rollercoaster, they possess an intellectual curiosity. Through self-reflection, indecision, and love, Hamlet and Elizabeth demonstrate their ability to think clearly. Though Hamlet contemplates suicide and Elizabeth is rivaled by Darcy’s excessive affection, both characters represent the struggle between their personal values and what is best for their family’s situation.
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