The Elizabethan era under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I in England not only produced an expansion of growth in the suburbs and a more unified nation, but also introduced the most famous playwright of the world of all time, William Shakespeare. During this period of greatest artistic success, Shakespeare, who produced some thirty-seven plays and many other major works, created what is considered his greatest achievement, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Surprisingly, this particular five-act play describes numerous aspects relevant to today's society, four hundred years later. Some of these aspects of human values ​​are not only questioned, but also rigorously criticized, as well as generously supported throughout this play. These aspects include family loyalty, revenge, honesty, understanding, deception and, in particular, the value of human life and gender roles. While many writers do not often compare themselves to Shakespeare, some, including Susan Glaspell, in her work Trifles, compare but contrast greatly in dealing with similar lessons and values. Through the analysis of both literary pieces, it is clear that while some aspects of Hamlet directly compare, others contrast with those of Susan Glaspell's shorter play, Trifles, and both demonstrate values ​​relevant to today's society. Shakespeare uses a variety of characters in his famous play, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, which effectively demonstrates family loyalty, one of the values ​​relevant to our society. The play focuses on the thoughts, feelings, emotions and actions of this young prince, Hamlet, seeking revenge for his father's death. When Hamlet decides to act on the information the enraged ghost gives him that the murderer is the new king, Hamlet's uncle, who is also... in the center of the card... s: Hamlet. New York: Chelsea House, 1990. George W. Bush Quotes. 2002-2004. MilitaryQuates.com. April 4, 2004.Glaspell, Susan. Trifles. Literature. 5th ed. Ed. Robert Di Yanni. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002. 1616-1626Heilbrun, Carolyn. "The character of Hamlet's mother." Literature. 5th ed. Ed. Robert DiYanni. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002. 1502-1503.Littauer, Joel Sommer. The Broken Mirror: The Minor Characters. April 3, 2004.Shakespeare, William. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Literature. 5th ed. Ed. Robert DiYanni. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002. 1394-1496. Suicide in the United States: Final Official Data. September 2003. Suicidology.com. April 4. 2004.