Over the years, William Shakespeare's Hamlet has been analyzed, quoted and taught in schools around the world. The famous play demonstrates a well-developed, intricate and deep plot that establishes irony and a sense of what life was like in the early 1600s. However, what if Hamlet is transplanted to 21st century America and is forced to adapt to new technological era of humanity? His thought process and the strategies he uses to deal with situations would not align with what he would be presented with in the world today and would reflect an aversion to modern ideas and practices in America. Ultimately, I believe that if Hamlet lived in modern America he would go mad due to the newfound power women have over men, the lack of censorship of outward sexual expression in society, America's willingness to pursue war and sacrifice lives of our soldiers and the ignorance of American citizens who do not agree with the government's protective deception. On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, guaranteeing all American women the right to vote. As American history progressed, women gained more and more freedom to make their own choices without the consent of men. In the 21st century, American women hold positions in government, large cooperatives, and many other important jobs that keep the economy moving, while contributing in-depth knowledge that influences the world in many extraordinary ways. Ophelia, on the other hand, is surrounded by three powerful men: Polonius, Laertes, and Hamlet, who control her life and make decisions for her. Polonius encourages Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet because his only desire is to have sex with her... middle of the paper... to become the leader of their people. While our culture and society have made several strides to establish greater equality across our nation, we still face issues that Hamlet struggles to overcome on his journey. With much room for improvement, just like Hamlet, the American people will continue to try to improve the environment in every way possible, just as Hamlet did when he lost his father to a corrupt human. His desire to establish justice for his father's death is a clear representation of what many human beings try to overcome in their daily lives, whether it be death, illness, or love. The human species will continue to prevail just like Hamlet did by protecting others through his death, because people just like him carry a good heart that seeks love, purity and justice in everyone's minds..