The Elizabethan era during the reign 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 world's most famous playwright of all time, William Shakespeare. During this period of greatest artistic achievement, Shakespeare, who produced approximately thirty-seven plays as well as many other great works, created what is considered his greatest achievement, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Surprisingly, this five-act play describes many 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 and generously supported throughout this play. These aspects include family loyalty, revenge, honesty, understanding, deception and, most notably, the value of human life and gender roles. Although many writers do not often compare themselves to Shakespeare, a few, including Susan Glaspell, in her play Trifles, compare but contrast greatly by discussing similar lessons and values. Through analyzes of the two literary plays, it is clear that while some aspects of Hamlet compare directly, others contrast with those of Susan Glaspell's shorter play, Trifles, and that both demonstrate values ​​relevant to society of today. Shakespeare uses a variety of characters in his famous play, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, who effectively demonstrate family loyalty, one of the relevant values ​​of our society. The play focuses on the thoughts, feelings, emotions and actions of this young prince, Hamlet, seeking revenge for the death of his father. When Hamlet decides to act based on the information the angry ghost provides him that the murderer is the new king, Hamlet's uncle, who is also... middle of paper .... ..s: Hamlet. New York: Chelsea House, 1990. Quotes from George W. Bush. 2002-2004. MilitaryQuotes.com. April 4, 2004. Glaspell, Susan. Trifles. Literature. 5th ed. Ed. Robert DiYanni. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002. 1616-1626 Heilbrun, Carolyn. “The character of Hamlet’s mother.” Literature. 5th ed. Ed. RobertDiYanni. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002. 1502-1503. Littauer, Joel Sommer. The Cracked Mirror: Minor Characters. April 3, 2004. Shakespeare, William. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Literature. 5th ed. Ed. RobertDiYanni. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002. 1394-1496.USA Suicide: Final Official Data. September 2003. Suicidology.com. April 4. 2004.