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Great literary works retain their popularity as a result of many different factors. One such factor which can lead to popularity of a work, current or consistent discussion of a work's merits, can come into play when an author or playwright lea ....

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... insanity, Prince seems to have very little control of his emotions. In fact, admits this to Horatio, his confidant, when he says, "Sir, in my heart there was a kind of fighting / That would not let me sleep" (5.2. lines 4-5). This lack of restraint leads to 's unpredictable mood swings throughout the play. 's relationship with Ophelia easily spawns such dramatic alterations in the prince's attitude. For example, when first suspects Ophelia acts only as the pawn for Polonius's ploys, he reacts rashly, bitterly denying that he ever loved her. "You should not have believed me, for virtue cannot so / inoculate our old stock, but we shall r ...