Hamlet is a complex character with multiple character traits that lead him through his many confusing and often conflicting actions throughout the play. ... In this way, Hamlet is using his power of analysis, and therefore cannot be truly crazy. ... Hamlet is an extremely philosophical and contemplative character. ... Hamlet is also a melancholy and almost depressed character. ... All in all, the character of Hamlet is a complex character with many conflicting aspects and characteristics which are revealed in the play Hamlet. ...

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Literary Analysis Discuss the theme of madness in the play. ... Majority of the main characters throughout the play show small or large behaviors and qualities of anger. ... Out of all the characters, Ophelia and Hamlet can mainly be portrayed as the ones going mad throughout the story. Hamlet is obviously the main character who has fulfilled the qualities and behaviors as someone who has gone mad in the play. ... As seen in the play, madness took its toll and effect on the most outspoken of the main characters. ...

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Hamlet certainly feels this way throughout Hamlet by William Shakespeare but in his case his turmoil lasts longer than a week. ... In fact, many readers dislike her character due to her passiveness. ... Another character trait shown throughout Hamlet is Ophelia's obedience. ... However, not only are her character traits developed by the people around her but she helps give other characters their defining traits. ... All in all, Ophelia is a complicated character that has trouble defining who she is as a person but yet manages to have her character traits shine through regardless of the ci...

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According to Aristotelian dramatic theory, a tragic hero is usually a man of noble standing and good character who possesses a tragic flaw, or hamartia, which eventually contributes to his demise. ... Though this topic is extensively debated by literary critics, Hamlet's tragic flaw, in my opinion, is his intense over-analysis. ... In the play, Hamlet takes two journeys. ... Hamlet's over-analysis and subsequent delay over the murder of Claudius leaves his uncle ample opportunity to devise a murderous plot to send him to his death. ... In my opinion, Hamlet is responsible for his...

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Claudius and Hamlet Claudius & Hamlet, would the inhumane and sick character please step forth. Upon reading the sampling of Hamlet criticisms in John Jump's Hamlet (Selections) I disagreed with a few of the critics, but my analysis was the most different from Wilson Knight's interpretation. ... Wilson Knight also claims that Hamlet is inhumane. ... Therefore, Hamlet can be held responsible for her death. ... However, Hamlet does not take action be...

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Through an analysis of several important scenes and the actions of the characters involved, Shakespeare's message about the importance of both reason and passion becomes evident. ... Although Hamlet is not a completely irrational character, the ghost evokes enough emotion to stir Hamlet's soul and gear him towards murder. ... Hamlet writes endlessly to Ophelia, and the reader sees his character as a slave to the passion of love and feelings. ... The theme of irrationality and passion extend not only to Hamlet, but to other characters and side stories in the play. ... (1,2 102-10...

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Complex Hamlet Upon examining Shakespeare's characters in this play, Hamlet proves to be a very complex character, and functions as the key element to the development of the play. ... Hamlet takes on the role of a strong character, but through his internal weaknesses we witness his destruction. ... Hamlet's Character In Hamlet's speech in act three, scene three Hamlet discloses many facets of his character to us, aspects that we have thus far only been able to see as fragments in other speeches. ... Through his over-analysis he seems to be almost talking himself out of do...

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The plot of the play centers around the supposed madness of its title character, Hamlet, but he is not the only character who displays irrational behavior. ... Hamlet cannot believe that his mother could so quickly fall in love with Claudius when she seemed so in love with Hamlet Senior as well. ... Hamlet then talks crazy to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, the king's spies, who are pretending to just be concerned about Hamlet's well-being. ... After the "Mousetrap," Hamlet has made up his mind. ... Horatio, Hamlet's loyal friend, contemplates suicide at this point, not wanting ...

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Both Characters depart, Hagar escaping her nursing home , while Hamlet sent away for his "own protection ". ... Therefore , through the examination of Hargar Shipley and Hamlet's departure, initiation and transformation, it becomes evident that both Characters have achieved deeper knowledge about them selves. ... Both characters learn about them selves and have transformed. ... This is a key passage in understanding Hagar's character at the end because this passage fully reveals how Hagar sees her life. ... Therefore, through the analysis of Hamlet and Hagar's departure, i...

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Looking at Act 3 Scene 4 of 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare. ... Hamlet succeeds in shaming her until the point when she begs him to stop. ... After this scene she becomes aware that Hamlet isn't mad and starts trusting him as opposed to Claudius. ... The ghost's appearance results in different reactions between Hamlet and Gertrude. ... Hamlet on the other hand gets confused at why she cannot hear or see the ghost. ...

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The tragedy of Hamlet was an extremely fascinating play with a lot of people exceptionally intriguing characters that did an incredible numerous chivalrous and baffling things regardless of the complexity and difficulty to comprehend the genuine identity William Shakespeare expected for each. ... Notwithstanding, one is given clues as to Hamlet's actual sentiments when Polonius peruses the adoration letter from Hamlet to Ophelia. ... This dismissal is really an aftereffect of what ought to be one of Ophelia's sure character characteristics, her dutifulness. ... Her father caused Oph...

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While reading Hamlet, as the reader focus on one character, the reader can examine why that character is significant in the play. ... Especially toward her son Hamlet. ... Gertrude's character made it seem like she didn't care for Hamlet and her only priority was King Claudius. ... She has to support Hamlet, that is her son. ... She was one of those characters who brings shows other detailed information when another scene is taken placed. ...

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He says that Hamlet's affections are "sweet, not lasting." ... Therefore Ophelia could not become Hamlet's wife. ... He orders her not to give "words or talk" to Hamlet. ... Henceforth, the advice has great effect on the young character, as we see in the next Act. ... Hamlet was very near to exposing himself. ...

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The main characters in Hamlet include Hamlet, Cluadius, Polonius, Gertrude, Ophelia, Laertes, and Horatio. This play is centralized around Hamlet, however the other characters contribute to his problems. The main character is Hamlet. ... Hamlet is an introspective character who does not know whether to trust the ghost of his father or not. ... The final character in a friend of Hamlet. ...

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Ophelia plays a very interesting and important character in the plot. ... As Hamlet approaches he asks,where is your father?... At this point Hamlet knows Ophelia is lying. ... Ophelia is a good-hearted character, but her child-like mind allows her to be taken advantage of. ... Hamlet takes the news terribly and the next time she sees Hamlet she is somewhat fearful. ...

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