There is no trust between Hamlet and Laertes in the play because Laertes does not know the whole truth about his father's murder. He believes everything that Claudius tells him, some of which is true. The very fact that Laertes questions Hamlet about his father's death, shows just how difficult it is for Laertes to trust Hamlet. Hamlet's poor decision on killing Polonius believing it was Claudius has caused Laertes to lose trust in Hamlet. If Hamlet had the chance to kill Claudius in the church, Polonius would not be dead. The trust between Laertes and Hamlet would not be ruined. People's loss of trust in Hamlet is the factor that progresses to his tragic end. The knowledge of Claudius being the murderer of Hamlet's father is the reason why the play takes a turn with Hamlet falling out of friendship.
Ambition to gain power can be a quality in human beings that could make them less trust worthy. The ghost of Hamlet's father revealing the truth about his death is a testament to this: "Upon my secure hour thy uncle stole With juice of cursed hebenon in a vial, And in the porches of my ears did pour "i(Act 1:5 60-63) The ghost has come back seeking revenge on Claudius. He is using Hamlet to get back at Claudius for killing him for taking over the kingdom and his wife. Trust is not shown between the two brothers, showing that sometimes even family cannot be trusted. Loss of trust is the main factor that splits the families apart in this play. The ambition that Claudius had for power allowed him to kill anyone in his way. The abnormal quest for power is the reason why Claudius has such tragic interaction with his family. It shows how people resort to killing their own family member to get what they want but, do not deserve it. Hamlet is talking to himself about his uncle's reaction to the play: .
"With most miraculous organ. I'll have these players.
Play something like the murder of my father.
William Shakespeare's Hamlet, deals with many issues relevant to today's society. ... Even with the advice given to Laertes, Polonius does not completely trust him. ... William Shakespeare's Hamlet, tackles many present day issues. ... There is no trust, no understanding, and eventually no life. Today's society unfortunately still emulates the play, and these issues are still common in every day life. ...
Hamlet meets a ghost of Hamlet Sr. and hears that Claudius killed Hamlet Sr. ... If Hamlet does not need help, why would Hamlet do that? ... It shows that how much Hamlet trusts Horatio. If Hamlet does not trust Horatio, he would not send the letter to Horatio. ... The biggest issue is the hasty marriage between Claudius and Gertrude. ...
Hamlet was written among times of exceedingly doubted faith. ... Shakespeare uses the topical theme of appearance vs. reality to evoke many issues within society and bring them to light. ... By sending a spy to entrap his son he shows a lack of trust for everyone, even his family, which contradicts his appearance as confident father who allowed Laertes to travel alone. ... We see this emphasised later when he organises a meeting between Hamlet and Ophelia to provoke Hamlet into confession of his troubles. ... Finally we have Hamlet, is he mad? ...
Hamlet: Emotional States Hamlet went through various emotional states because of different unfortunate circumstances that confronted him. ... It can be clearly stated that Hamlet really is in love with his mother, and expects her to be a supporting mother figure that is going to cradled Hamlet and take care of his needs, basically mother Hamlet. ... He was in fear of reality (because of how badly it shattered his dreams) and he needed the one person he thought he could trust. ... "In Hamlet's mind she has died as his mother." ... Ophelia was likewise in love Hamlet, but ...
Notwithstanding, one is given clues as to Hamlet's actual sentiments when Polonius peruses the adoration letter from Hamlet to Ophelia. ... This order is seen by a few as an issue that is made by Hamlet because of his conviction that no man is sufficient for her, and no one but God can positively treat her as she should be dealt with. ... In the slight hope that she had possessed the capacity to converse with her sibling about her issues with his arranged execution of her (conceivably previous) darling, he(specify who is 'he') would have possessed the capacity to impart his sen...
Hamlet voices his thoughts on the issue: 'O that this too too solid flesh would melt...' ... Immediately, Hamlet must determine whether the ghost speaks the truth, and to do so he must cope with theological issues. He must settle the moral issue of private revenge. ... This is a principal mark in the development of his trust in God. ... Hamlet voices his thoughts on the issue: 'O that this too too solid flesh would melt...' ...
The character of Hamlet, The Prince of Denmark, in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" has always been one of the most controversial issues in English literature. ... Just like a smile of Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci, Hamlet's character development left us room to guess and argue in trying to understand logic behind Hamlet's actions. ... However, Hamlet was a gentle and not a violent person. ... Hamlet did not trust either of them, therefore, he wanted to see both of their reactions. ... However, the character of Hamlet is very controversial. ...
Although Hamlet II stayed closely involved with the Fund, he had more relationship issues with his uncle, mother, and girlfriend, then not getting the CEO position. Since Hamlet's mother, Gertrude, married Claudius less than two months after the funeral, Hamlet had been angry at them. ... Besides having issues with the parents, Hamlet's girlfriend, Ophelia Albertstine, was told to distance herself from him. ... He worried for Ophelia but the more current issue would be his study in France. He trusted that Polonius would soon would find out about what he told Ophelia and warn her ...
While Hamlet tries to pick up the pieces of his shattered idealism, he consciously embarks on a quest to seek the truth hidden in Elsinore; this mission of Hamlet's is in stark contrast to Claudius' fervent effort to obscure the truth of King Hamlet's murder. The question of Hamlet's sanity is irrelevant, but instead his melancholy disposition is the centering aspect of the play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. ... Hamlet "[...] is a disappointed candidate for election, still clinging to a delusion of adequacy."2 Issues that once enticed Hamlet now hardly satisfy h...
