1. Hamlet as a Tragic Hero
He is extremely philosophical and contemplative, and seems to be drawn to difficult moral questions and even some that cannot be answered with any certainty. ... To start with, he spends the beginning of the play seriously contemplating suicide. ... A second difference between Hamlet and other tragic heroes is that Hamlet doesn't necessarily start out in a high, or happy, place; but, rather, he is already fairly disenchanted with life at the beginning of the play, trying to decide whether to commit suicide or not. ...
- Word Count: 892
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School