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The Depression/Melancholy in

Hamlet. The Depression/Melancholy in . Kane Hason-Traynor. Depression/ Melancholy Definition. Severe, typically prolonged, feelings of despondency and dejection Feeling of extreme sadness Affects about 8% people in their lifetime 2x more common in women then men

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The Depression/Melancholy in

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  1. Hamlet The Depression/Melancholy in Kane Hason-Traynor

  2. Depression/ Melancholy Definition • Severe, typically prolonged, feelings of despondency and dejection • Feeling of extreme sadness • Affects about 8% people in their lifetime • 2x more common in women then men • Most common in middle aged adults • Onset in teens

  3. Depression Symptoms • Feeling down • Exaggerate minor failings & ignore positive events • See themselves as worthless & unlovable • Show a lack of interest in hobbies • May consider death or suicide • Change in eating patterns: overeat or eat little • Feel inexplicable pains

  4. Types of Depression • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Periodic struggles with symptoms; usually severe • Chronic Depression: less severe than MDD but symptoms last longer • Bipolar Disorder: a rollercoaster of emotions • 2 sides depression and mania • Little need for sleep in mania, extreme risk taking.

  5. Depression in early 1600’s • A large amount of people became depressed • Many poor people were unable to access land • Many people died from illnesses • Much of depression comes from loss of a loved one

  6. Depression In Hamlet • Hamlet is most depressed • Depressed about his fathers death • Claudius says to him "How is it that the clouds still hang on you?“ (Act 1 Scene 2) • Depressed about mother marrying uncle • Most soliloquies about his depression • His depression makes him seem insanse

  7. Depression in Hamlet • Ophelia’s depression • Family tells her she's not good enough for hamlet • Must watch Hamlet brake down from his depression • Loves Hamlet but can never be together

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