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pinkfairy1987
03-05-2009, 10:05 AM
Hello.

I just wondered in what ways the ghost of Hamlet's father can be seen as Uncanny.

For example, Freud described uncanniness as the familiar becoming unfamiliar, and obviously a ghost of a loved one is physically familiar, yet strange.

Any pointers would be a massive help! Thank you x