Within many of Shakespeare’s works, there is the present underlying theme of obligation and loyalty among the characters and their further ulterior motives. This sense of the dramatized issues of allegiance prevails as we observe the ways it makes and breaks these characters while they are continuously moulded by the different principles they are silently expected to follow. While allegiance is constantly embodied through rose lenses as an act of devotion, we are additionally made aware of the dangers that it can harbor due to its ability to twist from loyalty to something darker and far more sinister. What are the unspoken consequences of undying duty among its endless possibilities to conflict with one’s desires and well-being? The theme …show more content…
Before learning the truth, although Hamlet’s character was still very bothered by his mother’s quick marriage, murder never occurred in his mind until after his consultation with the ghost. When Hamlet begins to carry out his plan, he attempts to take proper precautions to ensure his victory by carefully planning about how his vengeance will play out as we see with his scheme to display an antic disposition and outwit his uncle with the “Mousetrap” play. However, Hamlet begins punishing himself for his procrastination and all of that carefulness is thrown away when he murders Polonius. This was out of character for Hamlet and the first sign of his mental corruption since he acted so impulsively killing Polonius compared to when he had the chance to kill Claudius when he was praying. Hamlet’s ideologies alter from the beginning of the play to the end, through contrasting the changes in Hamlet’s mindset, his rationality and obligation are overcome by …show more content…
Her character could even be seen to be one of the most at war when it regards where her true allegiances lie. One of the first conflicts of Gertrude’s character is the regal duty she must uphold being titled the queen of Denmark. Being one of the single people left in power to direct the future of the country, Gertrude is left to figure out the best solution for the people when Denmark is already so close to its ruin. Old Hamlet’s death already placed the kingdom in a state of vulnerability which is why a quick marriage for a new additional ruler was probably the best solution during their ongoing war. Unfortunately, with this comes the clash in obligation towards her old husband’s memory versus her duty to her new husband. Gertrude is expected to both mourn the deceased King Hamlet and support Claudius all within such a short timeframe whereas she is unable to do