The main literary lens used in Hamlet is the Psychoanalytic lens to show his views on revenge. The entire story of Hamlet is basically set on revenge and what Hamlet thinks of it and how he gets revenge. The psychoanalytic lens focuses on the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior. In this play, revenge is a central theme that is explored through the character of Hamlet. We can see how Hamlet's views on revenge are shaped by his unconscious desires and fears. Even the way Hamlet treats all the characters throughout the play has to do with revenge and what he needs to do to get revenge.
Hamlet's thoughts of revenge are first provoked by his father's ghost, who reveals himself to have been killed by his brother Claudius. This revelation moves Hamlet to vengeance. In his monologue, Hamlet Uses the literary stylistic device of excavation to express his first impulse for revenge. For example, in Act1, Scene V, he yells, "Oh, villains, villains, laughing, damn villains!" , one can smile, smile, and become a villain." This metaphor conveys Hamlet's anger and betrayal, emphasizing his determination to avenge his father's death.
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He begins to question the moral and ethical implications of seeking revenge. Through the use of monologues,Shakespeare gives us a glimpse into Hamlet's inner life. In Act III, Scene 1, Hamlet delivers his famous monologue, "To Be or Not to Be," in which he ponders the meaning of revenge and the meaning of life itself. This introspective speech uses metaphors and rhetorical questions to convey Hamlet's inner conflict.For example, the tropes of "slingshots and arrows of unimaginable destiny" emphasize the unpredictability and harshness of life, leading Hamlet to wonder if suffering is more sublime than acting.Shakespeare's use of metaphor in this monologue allows the audience to witness Hamlet's inner conflict ashe considers whether or not to take