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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare is one the most acclaimed and widely read pieces of literature in the history of Western civilization. No other Shakespearean character has commanded the same level of fascination, scrutiny, and sheer volume of literary criticism. This effect comes primarily from the complexity and uncertainty of the character. No definite conclusions about Hamlet can be reached is he a hero or coward, sinner or saint? The play allows the audience to see itself in Hamlet, making ever so easy to relate. Using Joseph Campbell’s characteristics of the archetypal hero I will show how Hamlet does and does not fit the guidelines that Campbell has set. The characteristics that Campbell gives use are: unusual circumstances of birth or born into royalty, the hero leaves his family or land and lives with others, an adventure or quest will ensue, special weapon, supernatural help, prove himself many times, journey and unhealable