Hamlet Human Nature

Revenge is in human nature. There many aspects to consider in every action taken in the name of vengeance. One has to understand the relationship, the person and the actual act of revenge. Human nature is unpredictable, just like revenge is. In the play Hamlet, Shakespeare writes about the nature of vengeance and what it truly provides people. To take vengeance on family members is to be truly betrayed. To take vengeance on others is to believe oneself better than others are. Just as the play progresses, the context of each interaction between the characters gets more important. Another aspect to this motif that Shakespeare has written about, is how the era creates even more tension than it would in today’s world. Although there is plenty

Throughout the play, Shakespeare hints about how his Uncle Claudius is not as worthy as his father Hamlet. Although family figures are vital in this historical time, Hamlet truly does not have respect for Claudius. The Ghost of King Hamlet and Hamlet both view Claudius as far less superior than King Hamlet. According to Steven Doloff, of the Pratt Institute, Hamlet’s allusion to Hercules shows his extremely idealized vision of his own father, moreover, this shows exactly what he thinks of his uncle. This only gives Hamlet more reason to seek out revenge on the Ghost’s behalf. Claudius also pays for his actions through Hamlet directly. Once Hamlet is made aware of the situation concerning his uncle and father, he builds up even more resentment towards Claudius than before. Hamlet receives orders to take vengeance on his Uncle but does not act on the orders until the very end of the play. This is important to note because not only is Hamlet searching for the right time to take his vengeance, but he allows the thoughts to take over his mental being. Although Hamlet has an overwhelming urge to have revenge

Shakespeare has written this motif with complexion that can only be appreciated with dedication. One of the aspects in studying the nature of revenge is character. Throughout the play he switches the characters and their motives. Not only does he switch from character to character but he writes it so that the characters are both male and female and vary in age and relations. The roles that gender plays provides a change in the nature of revenge especially when considering the era. In addition to gender roles there is a significant theme to address: familial roles. In the play, there are many instances of sons avenging their fathers. One thing to keep in mind is not only how the characters have the same goal in mind but what they do to achieve it. Each character development adds undoubtable depth to the motif. Emotions and feelings are also to be considered as each character bears different intents. While others may exceed under some circumstances others fail. Shakespeare clearly asserts how the nature of revenge differs based on many