Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead: Shakespeare vs. Tom StoppardHamlet is one of the most remembered works historically identified among the numerous relevant works of the famous William Shakespeare. The author has used a wide range of reactions and tones for the main character – Hamlet – who wishes to avenge the murder of his father by his uncle – the new king Claudius. Although Hamlet is unaware that Claudius killed his father, as soon as it is revealed to him through the ghost, he goes on a journey to seek revenge and ends up being portrayed as a tragic hero. The play itself is a tragedy that explains in detail the path taken by the protagonist to avenge his father's death and how his friends turn against him and take the side of his enemy: King Claudius. On the other hand, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead is a film written by Tom Stoppard. The main characters in this film are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. In both plays there are similarities and differences such as the plot, theme, tone and also the characters of the two plays. Compared to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Hamlet is much more superior in terms of overall content. The factor that distinguishes the play Hamlet from other notable works by other artists is that Shakespeare is able to influence his audience by weaving a compelling yet tragic story. of a vengeful son. Soon after his father's death, Hamlet's mother marries Claudius, making him the new king of Denmark. Hamlet is heartbroken to discover that neither his family nor the members of the court are able to show sorrow over the death of his father, the late king. Hamlet is written in the form of a poem that is constant, the center of the paper has its own distinctive characteristics that set it apart. Through this essay I was able to understand the difference in the use of language, prose and poetry by the two authors who are considered two of the most renowned authors. Hamlet and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead focus on giving the audience a distinct experience that is unrelated to normal life. Works cited "Hamlet: Act I, Scene V-Act II, Scene I". SparkNote. SparkNotes and Web. April 20, 2014.Shakespeare, William. “Hamlet” ENGL 103, Introduction to Literature, Reading Package. Ed. Alan F. Hickman. AUD 2013. Print.Stoppered, Tom. "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead." ENGL 103, Introduction to Literature, Reading Package. Ed. Alan F. Hickman. AUD 2013. Print. “What a masterpiece a man is.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 17 April 2014. Web. 23 April. 2014.