500 years have passed since he put down his pen and faded away from this very Earth; yet if you were to ask the next person you see to name any one of his breathtaking plays, they are sure to reply with “Hamlet” or “Macbeth”. Shakespeare’s plays are still relevant to the contemporary society because of its evaluation of philosophical themes such as the human condition in a way that resonates with people today, centuries after the books were written despite the changes in cultural values and knowledge. Human condition is what it means to be human and deals with the state of being human. Shakespeare explores the human condition through his main character, Hamlet and his struggles. Hamlet contemplates suicide due to his mother’s incestuous …show more content…
In this case, “to suffer” is to do nothing which is how a man with morals is supposed to act. The negative connotation of “to suffer” highlights Hamlet’s resilience but also the pain he must endure. The magnitude of this emotional burden on Hamlet is emphasized by the metaphor, “the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune”. The “outrageous fortune” is the situation Hamlet is in and his “fortune” is his fate. This “slings are arrows” are used metaphorically to convey his …show more content…
Hamlet had a strong desire for revenge but Hamlet had concerns. He had the opportunity to kill Claudius when he appears to be kneeling down and praying. Hamlet does not take action because he was afraid that Claudius might go to heaven if he is killed while praying. “Now might I do it pat, now he is praying; and now I'll do't. And so he goes to heaven”, said during Act 3 Scene 3, shows that Hamlet not only wanted revenge, but also for Claudius to go to hell for deception and betrayal. The other issue was the uncertainty regarding Claudius’ guilt. Hamlet was not able to take revenge until he felt that Claudius was surely