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. ... We experience the same feelings as the characters do, and thus become involved. ... Through his over-analysis he seems to be almost talking himself out of doing his job. One of Hamlet's most renown traits is his over-analysis of conversational topics and situations in which action must be taken. ... Hamlet and Ophelia both shared the trait of having calculated thoughts, Ophelia's singing and H...

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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. ... 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 the end, Hamlet's tragic flaw brings about not only his own demise, but also the deat...

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