[ Sound like a genius ... in 60 seconds.™ Fast, focused videos on classic literature. www.60secondrecap.com ] If youve got a skull t-shirt or skull tights or some type of skull patch on your backpack, you could be doing advertising for Shakespeares “Hamlet.” Thats because the most prominent symbol in this play is the symbol of the skull. Check out this 60second Recap™ for more on what Shakespeare was up to.