How do I start the body of my essay on Hamlet's free choices?

Before you start your body paragraphs, you have to establish a
clear argumentative thesis statement as part of your introduction. Ask yourself what you are
trying to prove about Hamlet's free choices? The answer to that question will be the focus of
your paper and should help you keep the body of your essay on topic in order to prove something
about the play.

In regards to your topic, here are a few questions
you could ask yourself:

1. Does Hamlet actually have free choice, or
is he a victim of fate?

2. Who or what influences Hamlet to make the
choices that he does?

3. Does Hamlet think about the consequences of
his choices? Does he over-think them?

4. What outside influences
affect Hamlet's choices?

5. How does Hamlet react to the
consequences of his choices?

6. How much of the resolution of the
play is a result of Hamlet's free choices? What aspects are out of his
control?

After you have done some brainstorming on questions like
those posed above, then you can create your thesis and decide which choices/decisions made by
Hamlet best support your thesis. Don't forget to use specific example and to explain HOW your
quotes and paraphrases support your thesis. Good luck!