William Shakespeare 's ' Hamlet '

In the play Hamlet there are many themes that were brought to our attention; Madness, Revenge, Mortality, Religion, Incest, Family, and Death. In this essay we will be discussing two of these themes that we found intriguing, the two themes are Death, and Revenge.

Quintessentially speaking, revenge is a thing that many have sought in response to a tragic event unfolding. Typically, as a result, vengeance is contemplated upon by the victim as a means of retribution, a way of making things right and seeking justice on the behest of the victim, if the law will not grant justice through due process due to corrupt forces stemmed deep within it- corrupt seeds of a corrupt plant. Therefore, revenge become an apparent option for those willing to walk that path [of no return]. However, instances of revenge not being attained in the “clear cut” way it is ordinarily acquired have occurred from time to time throughout history. One of the most prominent examples of unconventional revenge attainment can be found within the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, entailing the revenge path walked by its eponymously named main character, Prince Hamlet. Specifically, his intentful delay in attaining his revenge against his uncle Claudius for his direct role in the death of his father, King Hamlet. This literary conundrum has dumbfounded literary critics for over 400 years and counting- due to the fact that a universally accepted consensus amongst them as well as the general public as to why Hamlet delayed his revenge has not yet been reached.

“If you seek revenge, dig two graves.” This ancient Chinese proverb explains the mood in Hamlet, a play, written by Shakespeare. The theme of revenge is seen throughout the play as each character extracts one form or another of revenge from a person who has wronged them. In the play the characters Hamlet, Laertes, and Fortinbras all desire revenge for a lost father; however, their motivations for murder differ.

He wants revenge for the killing of Polonius and Ophelia; Laertes’ father and sister. Although Polonius’s death was accidental and Ophelia went mad then just died. Laertes blames Hamlet for these deaths and so, challenges him to a duel. When the duel goes wrong and both Laertes and Gertrude die by Claudius’s poisons, Hamlet runs Claudius through and forces him to drink the poison that killed Gertrude. In Laertes’ last moments, Laertes and Hamlet forgive each other.

Undoubtedly, the most essential theme in the development of Hamlet is revenge and question ‘Does revenge pay?’ Revenge is

In William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet, it is clearly evident Prince Hamlet is overcome with “madness” due to his father’s murder and other malicious actions taken against him. Throughout the play, there are many examples of how Hamlet displays his insanity due to certain situations he experiences and how he handles them. Hamlet shows his madness through the killing of Polonius, his treatment of Ophelia, his thoughts of suicide, and the treatment of his mother Gertrude.

Often, and justly, referred to as the greatest story to have ever been told, Shakespeare’s Hamlet never ceases to cause debate amongst two individuals. The complexity within the play’s characters allows every individual to perceive a different variation of them, instigating these endless debates. Consequently, one of the most famous debates, questioning Hamlet’s antic disposition, has split the population into those that believe he was not mad, merely acting, and others who believe he had gone completely mad and his occasional “sane” episodes were just a coping mechanism to deal with the insanity. Standing with the latter side, my perception on the play is somewhat different as I believe that Hamlet’s vulnerability had exceeded not just to

Quintessentially speaking, revenge is a thing that many have sought in response to a tragic event unfolding. Typically, as a result, vengeance is contemplated upon by the victim as a means of retribution, a way of making things right and seeking justice on the behest of the victim, if the law will not grant justice through due process due to corrupt forces stemmed deep within it- corrupt seeds of a corrupt plant. Therefore, revenge become an apparent option for those willing to walk that path [of no return]. However, instances of revenge not being attained in the “clear cut” way it is ordinarily acquired have occurred from

Hamlet’s popular soliloquy which begins “To be, or not to be --,” shows the strong aspects of Hamlet’s state of mind. Within these lines there is hesitance, motivation, and suffering. Each of these characteristics can be seen in The Kite Runner portrayed in the character Amir. These characteristics are also portrayed in the character Matilda from Mister Pip. Though each of these characters, Hamlet, Amir, and Matilda, all have very different story lines, they are all relatable through the characteristics of hesitance, motivation, and suffering.

In the beginning of Hamlet, Hamlet tells Horatio, “I perchance hereafter shall think meet / to put an antic disposition on” (Act I, Scene V, lines 190-192). Hamlet decides to fake his insanity, but does his insanity become his reality throughout the play? Hamlet 's madness only manifests itself when he is in the presence of certain characters. When Hamlet is around Polonius, Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, he behaves irrationally. When Hamlet is around Horatio, Bernardo, Francisco, The Players and the Gravediggers, he behaves rationally. His mood and attitude changes abruptly throughout the play leading one to believe that his madness became a

Hamlet’s personal growth is easy to see when you read his famous soliloquies; however, it is also evident in his conversations with his confidant, Horatio. Analyze the growth of Hamlet’s character using two interactions with Horatio as evidence. Paraphrase, insert, and examine at least two exchanges of dialogue between Horatio and Hamlet that demonstrate how he changes from the beginning to the end of the play.

The play Hamlet is without a doubt one of the most famous pieces of literature in history. William Shakespeare beautifully crafts the play in a way that captivates his audience’s attention and causes them to reflect upon their own livelihood. Shakespeare includes many different occurring themes throughout the story, which he uses to show the consequences of human desires. One of these reoccurring themes that dictate the outcome of the play is the desire of revenge, which will ultimately lead an individual down a path of destruction. Shakespeare places this desire in the heart of the two different characters and shows how detrimental an outcome may become because of this corrupt desire. This desire for revenge consumes the characters in a way that makes their decision-making unreasonable and brings more chaos to the situation. These character’s decisions not only impact themselves, but also impact those around them in a substantial way. Characters such as Hamlet and Laertes have little concern of those around them as they seek to bring themselves comfort during their time of suffering. One may also observe the suffering revenge inflicts to those who are not even involved in the original situation. The first character inflicted with this desire of revenge is no other than the main character Hamlet himself, who begins to develop an enmity towards those around him.

“No trait is more justified than revenge in the right time and place” (Meir Kahane). In the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare revenge is a prominent theme throughout. Revenge causes various characters to act blindly through their anger and emotion, rather than through reason. The desires of Hamlet, Laertes and Young Fortinbras each exhibit how the overall theme of Hamlet revolves around revenge. Hamlet must get revenge on Claudius for killing his father. Laertes must avenge his father and sister by demanding retribution on Hamlet. Young Fortinbras rescues his fathers long lost nobility by gaining territory. Each character losing their fathers are determined all through the play by this yearning and requirement for revenge.

One of William Shakespeare’s famous plays is “Hamlet”. “In this play Shakespeare tells us a bloody and grief-stricken story about the royal family of Denmark” (Smith 174). The play encompasses love, friendship, political faith, and heroism. The theme that “Hamlet” consist of is revenge. “To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer

Inside the bedroom of Gertrude in the palace, where this scene starts off, is where the Queen and Polonius are having a discussion. Polonius tells Gertrude that she must tell Hamlet his actions have gone too far. Not only that, but she is the reason why he is still here, and not in any real trouble. Once Gertrude gets what she has to say, Polonius gets into hiding position, and then comes in Hamlet.