1. Hamlet
In the play "Hamlet- by William Shakespeare, the cause of Hamlet's "Rash and bloody deed-(III:iv) is primarily because Hamlet is thrown into an uncompromising situation. ... Hamlet is much closer to his mother than is to Claudius. ... One could say this decision by Hamlet seals his fate. ... Hamlet wishes to damn Claudius' soul. ... Here we see how the ghost has left Hamlet with no choice in how he can kill Claudius, as Hamlet's Fathers soul burns so she his. ...
But that isn't good enough for Hamlet. ... The audience hears Hamlet's promise to make Claudius pay for his murderous ways. ... Hamlet poses the question "To be or not to be." ... Should Hamlet right the wrong his uncle has made? ... The audience in hearing these words from Hamlet sees that Hamlet is incapable of revenge. ...
Hamlet is a tragedy about a man that can't make up his mind. ... There are a number of reasons for Hamlet's procrastination. First of all, Hamlet was not sure if the ghost of his father was real or not. ... So Hamlet, seeking for revenge was trapped in a dilemma. ... Hamlet is more of a "thinker" type of person, rather than a "doer". ...
King Claudius in Shakespeare's play Hamlet resembles parents of today, and Hamlet represents teenagers of today. ... This soliloquy may seem like it is centered on Hamlet; however, Hamlet is referring to all humankind by the way he utilizes the words "we" and "us" in his soliloquy. ... These two major events have an intense impact on Hamlet's life. ... As wise and noble Hamlet can be, his encounter with Queen Gertrude further reveals the value that Hamlet cherishes and holds on to. ... Hamlet's second encounter with his mother was when they were alone, and Gertrude wanted to...
Hamlet's Madness" Is Hamlet Mad? ... In William Shakespeare's masterpiece Hamlet, there is much debate around the protagonist, Hamlet, and whether or not his madness in the play was real or feigned. ... Hamlet exemplifies this conception as he seeks for Laertes forgiveness for murdering his father Polonius: "If Hamlet from himself be ta"en away, / And when he's not himself does wrong Laertes, / Then Hamlet does it not, Hamlet denies it. / Who does it then? ... A third portrayal of the prince's sanity occurs during Hamlet's conversation with his mother after the spiri...
After Hamlet, Horatio and Marcellus see the ghost; Hamlet tells Horatio that he is going to start acting strange. ... Hamlet is letting Horatio know that for when everyone thinks Hamlet is insane Hamlet will know Horatio knows all of what Hamlet does is just an act for the appropriate scene. ... Hamlet expects that if that ghost was telling the truth about how Hamlet's father died, then Claudius will react to the scene. ... The third point to proving that hamlet was in fact sane was in the last act, act 5 scene 2 when Hamlet finds the document that was going to England. In this scene Clau...
Hamlet's Tragic Flaw Hamlet's famous soliloquy (Hamlet, act III, scene 1) shows his thinking ability. Throughout the play, Hamlet stops to think before acting on anything. ... Hamlet's "tragic flaw" is his inability to act upon anythnig. ... Hamlet decided to stay with his troubles in life rather than commit suicide. ... Hamlet killed Claudius in an act, thus overcoming his own "tragic flaw." ...
However, Hamlet lacks neither courage nor resoluteness. ... At first, Hamlet's action, or lack thereof, appears to support the argument. ... However, Hamlet backs away from revenge until he is able to pinpoint the king's guilt, trapping the king in the "Play Within the Play," in which Hamlet exclaims, "I'll have grounds/ More relative than this: the play's the thing/ Wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king." (2.2.608-610) Hamlet does not respond decisively to his father's orders, as Fortinbras would, and in Act IV Hamlet explains his delay, saying: ...
Hamlet's Soliloquies Throughout this play, Hamlet likes to engage in soliloquies to voice his innermost thoughts and conflicts. ... However, Hamlet himself feels weak in comparison. ... Hamlet is a very pious person, who is propelled by a rigid moral code. ... However, this name calling is what Hamlet needs to get himself worked up. ... Hamlet's soliloquy in Act IV is in direct contrast to his former thoughts. ...
Comprehending Hamlet's struggle in avenging his father's death helps understand the play Hamlet. ... Hamlet is true and loyal to this promise. ... Hamlet's religious belief was a great quality he had. ... The bible made Hamlet unable for Hamlet to commit suicide because of the commandment "Man shall not kill. " When Hamlet is ready to fight Laertes in the sword match Hamlet says, "There's a special providence in the fall of a sparrow. ... It also allowed Hamlet to overcome his fear of death and afterlife, because Hamlet knew the right thing to do was to kill Claudius. ...
The tragedy of Hamlet provides insight into the human thought processes and behaviors when confronted with a dramatic realization. Although the ghost of his father has confronted Hamlet, accepting the truth and taking action on his behalf drives Hamlet to the point of insanity. ... Claudius orders Hamlet to go into exile in England where it will be easy to have Hamlet killed. Before leaving for England, Hamlet encounters Fortinbras, who is crossing Denmark to battle for barren lands. ... This brief interaction with Fortinbras is very important when examining the actions of Hamlet thus far. ...
Hamlet is one of these plays. ... Hamlet begins the play upset over his father's death. ... This is where Hamlets emotional downfall begins. Through Hamlet's "Rogue and Peasant Slave" soliloquy the audience learns how upset Hamlet is with himself. ... Hamlet is thinking about killing himself. ...
If Hamlet was not portraying to be crazy, Claudius (the king), would surely have noticed that Hamlet had some knowledge of his murder. ... I think this is what Hamlet was using as his ploy. ... Is Hamlet telling us that he is only slightly crazy? ... It doesn't add up to Hamlet really being insane. ... Hamlet had to act crazy to keep from arousing suspicion. ...
The Frailty Within From the very beginning of "Hamlet", the theme of frailty is prominent. In Hamlet's first soliloquy (1.2), he expresses his despair due to his mother's hasty remarriage after the death of his father. ... This is the first of many comments by Hamlet and others, about the sometimes mysterious ways in which people change. Every thought in Hamlet's first soliloquy is painful. ... Hamlet has suddenly changed from some gallant, young intellectual to a depressed, confused, suicidal wreck. ...
Hamlet's irresolute nature is what causes him to over analyze each situation of uncertainty instead of taking action. ... Hamlet seems incapable of premeditated action. ... For such a significant decision, Hamlet's uncertainty overrides any common reason he may possess. ... ,ll 57-66) Hamlet's renowned soliloquy is actually an internalized conflict between the old world and the new one. ... Hamlet's irresolute thoughts, which lead to his inability to communicate his feelings through actions is the basis of his demise. ...
Hamlet's fear of the hereafter is what extends his providence. ... For Hamlet, avenging his father's murder is to thrust justice upon the guilty, but in doing so Hamlet believes that he will most likely die. ... Hamlet's mother's marriage to his father's murderer is a catalyst for the collapse of Hamlet's mentality. ... The actions of others around Hamlet facilitate this crisis, but ultimately, Hamlet leads himself to his own madness. Hamlet's inner conflict is what drives his alleged insanity. ...
The question of Hamlet's lucidity is perceptible throughout the play. ... The temperament of Hamlet can allude to his mindset throughout the play. ... However, by the end of the scene Hamlet has lost heart and is unsure of himself. ... However, the show implied that a nephew was the killer and alerted the king to take measures against Hamlet thereby, making the court and the king wary of Hamlet's behaviors. ... These and other symptoms can be seen in Hamlet. ...
What do you think of when you consider the mind? Do you marvel at its wondrous capabilities in all realms of existence? Perhaps you do, but I would speculate that few pause to consider the great depth of evil fathomable within the mind. I am one of those few depressed individuals who have experie...