World Historical Literature
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In Gilgamesh, Beowul, hamlet and others, the heroes are operating within their own specific human natures, are flawed, are full of ego and of striving, lacking any transcendent vision or virtue.... In Shakespeare's heroes too, in hamlet, the heroes seem unable to gain a more complete vision of their lives, and seem compelled to act out tragic and doomed roles....