Why Is Hamlet Bad

In the play Hamlet, Hamlet is described as daring, brave, loyal, and intelligent. However, he is always consumed by his own thoughts, this being his tragic flaw. There are numerous times Hamlet does not act when he should, like his inability to act on his father's murder, his mother's marriage, and his uncle's assuming of the throne.

Hamlet comes across as both a hero and a villain throughout ‘Hamlet’ at different intervals. His loyalty, morality, honesty and popularity are certainly heroic traits however one can’t deny his villainous ways in his dealings with Ophelia, his killing of Polonius and most importantly his delaying of killing Claudius. Hamlet is full of faults yet full of honourable intentions. His negative qualities are slim compared to his heroic qualities therefore I believe Hamlet to be a hero, a “prince among men”.

After this scene Hamlet acts insane and he often criticizes his mother for remarrying and even insults her, but gets away with his actions because at this point those around him are starting to believe there is something wrong with Hamlet. Hamlet is not crazy but if he were truly crazy then he would not internally realize that he is mad, a crazy person usually doesn't realize they are going crazy, but it is others who realize because of his or her actions. In Hamlet's case, Hamlet knows he is "crazy" and his acting is beneficial for him because he is able to talk freely without having to hold anything back. If Hamlet were truly insane it would have caused him his own death, because usually when an individual is insane they are unaware of what they are saying and their actions are usually always made hastily, a quality that Hamlet does not seem to have.

I am going to be sharing my thoughts on the character of Hamlet from Shakespeare’s play entitled Hamlet. The fact Shakespeare named the play after Hamlet is our first clue that he is a complicated character who will be important to the entire play. Hamlet is the character who drives the story line of the play. However, Hamlet speaks of providence which means he recognizes another power driving his and his family and friends lives. Although Hamlet is trying to right a wrong, his father’s murder, he does not achieve this in a direct manner. He does not find the truth and quickly act to see justice done. He stumbles and falls along the plot achieving his goal in the end, but he foolishly kills a man himself and he often has strange behaviors and sayings. Although Hamlet is honored at the end of the play his personality exhibits a combination of both foolishness and wisdom.

Hamlet has also idealized his mother, and it seems like that they have had a close relationship before this incident. Hamlet really loved his mother, and I think he put her on a pedestal. In the play, this delusion that he has about his mother's character is quickly shattered. She, "within a month" (1,2,145) marries Hamlet's uncle who has for some odd reason become king after Hamlet's father's death. Hamlet is sickened and disillusioned by his mother's behavior saying things like "O that this too too sullied flesh would melt" (1,2,129) and "frailty, thy name is woman"(1,2,146). But the realization that he has about his mother also ties into the realization that he has about his father and ultimately

Hamlet has shown there are many moral truths that we can pattern our life after. He has had a difficult life but he has taught many things that we can add to our life and in this essay, you will see some of those moral truths.

With Hamlet being generally labeled as the best tragic hero ever created, it is ironic that his tragic flaw has never been as solidly confirmed as those of most of his fellow protagonists. There is Macbeth with his ambition, Oedipus with his pride, Othello with his jealousy, and all the others with their particular odd spots. Then there is Hamlet. He has been accused of everything and of nothing, and neither seems to stick. Flaws are carved out of obscure conversations when he may or may not be speaking truthfully and alleged from instances of his own self-discipline. They are bored into him with the bits of psychological drills invented long after Shakespeare's hand crafted

<br>Hamlet's rashness and passion are common features found in all people. In a highly emotional state Hamlet commits himself, only to find he does not really want to keep his promise. Hamlet is the reluctant hero, which is true for many people. Though people may dream of being a hero, most would prefer the safety to possible death. Though when forced to do so, or when it seems the only way, people will find themselves acting in ways they have never done before. Hamlet reflects people's ability to change and rise

In act 1 scene 2, Hamlet mentioned “O, that this too solid flesh would melt…Or that the Everlasting had not fix’d, His cannon against self slaughter.” Hamlet is can not accept his problems and is having suicidal thoughts. This shows that he is not sophisticated and responsible enough to face his problems. In act 3 scene 1, “Why, what an ass am I! This is most brave, that I, the son of a dear father murdered, prompted to my revenge by heaven and hell, must, like a whore, unpack my heart with words.”

Throughout the play of Hamlet written by William Shakespeare, in the eyes of Hamlet himself he views humanity quite negatively. Hamlet expresses this feeling many times as he sees almost everybody will do what they must to make them feel great about themselves and just for their own personal gain. Hamlet is a man that must do the unthinkable and make sure he is unpredictable so no one can know what his moves are to get to the bottom of this treachery, but doing so will also change his ways on how he thinks about people and human nature.

Hamlet faces challenges throughout the play that try his inner strengths and test his ability to handle the situation. He is torn between wanting to seek justice, and avenge his father’s death. Hamlet is also caught up in an intricate web of lies and deceit, he is considered mad by most characters when in all actuality it is just playing off of the actions of others to benefit himself. He puts on different acts trying to hide the truth, which makes him seem sincerely mad to the people around him. The truth of the matter is that Hamlet can’t decide whether or not his convictions are accurate. This dilemma ultimately leads to not only the deaths of the main characters, but the downfall of the kingdom.

Hamlet’s greatest flaw is his hesitation. He is unable to act. He remains philosophical to his detriment. When he should seek vengeance over his father’s murder he chooses to contemplate whether retribution is right or wrong. His inability to act and punish those who have sin against him is his tragic flaw. Even when his father appears as a ghost and demands Hamlet to avenge him, he chooses to think it over instead of acting on his father’s behalf. When he says "O wicked spite that ever I was born to set it right, (Shakespeare 1.5.190-191) " he acknowledges it is his job to set things right not only for his family, but also for his country. He procrastinates to much in his own thoughts and everything starts to slip away.

William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a tragic play. Most of the characters in the play have selfish motives at heart. Lust, greed, pride, and revenge are just a few sins that are committed in the play. There are few instances within the play that show goodness and kindness. Hamlet has so many people around him trying to bring him down, but he had one friend that was loyal to him, and that was Horatio. The other key characters in the play were only out for their own good. However Horatio was looking out for Hamlet. Unfortunately, Horatio was the only one.

Hamlet was a good friend of mine as well as to many others. He would always be willing to help those in need and was a very great listener when it came to anything. He was a very noble man. He was put through a lot of obstacles during his short life here on earth. One of the most devestating obstacles he had to face was the death of his father which was actually a murder. It was a very difficult thing that he had to live and deal with. Not only did he have to deal with his father's death, but he also had to deal with the fact of his mother getting re-married. Not only was she getting re-married, but she was marrying the man Hamlet hated with a passion, his uncle Claudius. Due to this, Hamlet was disgusted by his mother for taking this action. His father's death made every one question his sanity. Hamlet was the type of man to fight for what he believed in.

Hamlet's character represents people in all circumstances. He questions everything, and has experienced love, hate, betrayal, depression, grief, and anger. He is sometimes