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The story of Hamlet is all about his tragic journey through life. Throughout his journey he has to deal with the passing of his father and his mother's hasty remarriage to his uncle C laudius the dead king's brother. It is remarkable how one person can deal with the amount of betray he has had to deal with in his life. I can come to the conclusion that hamlet has depression, you are able to see this through his constant mood swings and lack of interaction with his family and so called friends. As a result of all the stress he is encountering he is slowly driving himself mad and many health problems can occur from this.
To begin, Hamlet’s complex environment plays a key role in demonstrating his flaws, as they alter his purpose in life and disclose a gloomier aspect of Hamlet’s persona. Hamlet’s miserable surroundings demand crucial decisions, through which Hamlet chooses his own fall in order to fulfill his desire for vengeance from Claudius. Marcellus introduces Hamlet’s surrounding environment as he declares, “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” (1.4.99), which foreshadows the upcoming misfortune events that result from a disruption of the Elizabethan chain of beings. Marcellus also foretells the critical effects that these unusual events might have on Hamlet’s character as eventually Hamlet’s surroundings leads him to taking decisions that expose
A Just Society is represented because in the end Hamlet does kill end up killing Claudius and Laertes. He avenged his father’s death and brings Justice back into the kingdom. However, Laertes cuts Hamlet with the poisoned sword before his death, causing Hamlet to die as well. In the end though Justice prevailed and everyone learned of Claudius’ betrayal, which is what Hamlet wanted along with the death of Claudius. This reestablished order and a Just Society was formed once
The Truths of the Human Condition in Hamlet and The Great Gatsby The fallacies of the human condition are a popular literary topic that easily allows the reader to connect and critically assess the selection in terms of the reader’s own outlook on life. When it comes to classic literature, the selections of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare clearly examine and identify the fallacies of the human condition and easily fit the definition of classic literature. Both selections exhibit outstanding or enduring qualities accustomed to classic literature and involve truths of the human condition such as corruption, the disaster of human relationships, human mistakes, and selective
Corruption and Power William Shakespeare utilized his novels and writings to analyze certain aspects of the human condition. There are many underlying themes that he brings to light in his works, in hopes of trying to inform his audience of some of the more common problems that face humans. Within Shakespeare’s Hamlet, one of the more common themes of the book is that of power and how it corrupts people. This theme becomes obvious after the betrayal of King Hamlet by his brother, Claudius, in order to attain the throne. Shakespeare uses this aspect of the novel to argue the fact that people will become corrupt in order to move into a position of power and once they are in said position, they will remain a corrupt individual.
Deemed an outcast by society because of his actions, Hamlet is sent by Claudius on a ship headed for England. This physical separation, from the surroundings he grew up with, represents Hamlet’s victory over society and his ability to now act according to his own will. However, instead of beginning a life anew, Hamlet decides to return to Denmark (against the wishes of Claudius). This unforeseen act can be explained as Hamlet tells Horatio on his way home, “There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will” (5.2 11-12). The word ‘divinity’ connotes a godly presence and demonstrates Hamlet’s embrace of his destiny.
With the revenge-fueled plot and the soliloquies give a feel that two plays are being performed at the same time, Hamlet has the “ability to adapt itself to the preconceptions of almost any audience…” (Neill, 309). Every scene and soliloquy is and can be seen uniquely at any point. We enjoy the abnormalities of humans that we wouldn’t normally
Hamlet, composed by William Shakespeare, is easily one of the most recognizable pieces of literature. During the late 1500s to early 1600s, William Shakespeare was known to be the most popular English playwright. Also being the author of the famous Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare has numerous pieces of work that often times have underlying morals for the reading audience. Considered be a tragedy, Hamlet not only tells a story, but the play also gives readers insight on the underlying themes and problems that were being faced during the Renaissance. The storyline follows a Danish prince who is trying to avenge his father’s death after his own brother murdered him.
In Shakespeare “Hamlet” many central ideas were shown to give the audience a clear idea on themes given in the play. The first central idea I found interesting would be death. In the play at the end everyone died except horatio. The first one that left was ophelia, after she found out her father had been murdered by hamlet by accident she became crazy she didn 't know what to do with herself she would talk about how life wasn 't fair.
Through the entirety of the play “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare, the characters were overcome with the need for revenge as the outcome of many deaths. Therefore, no one was happy through “Hamlet” and it resulted in a tragedy. The character Hamlet played a big role in turning towards revenge and never would classify himself as being happy. Hamlet displays positive and negative behavior throughout the play. Hamlet exhibits strengths and weaknesses as well, although his weaknesses of over-thinking, bitterness, and his inability to accept the death of his father overshadow his strengths.
In all great literary works, there exists a protagonist. Throughout a piece of writing, the author portrays the protagonist in not just their best, but in their worst state as well. Conflict always seems to encounter the main character and both their inner and outer struggles are depicted. Even if the character is likable or unlikable, the way in how the character responds and deals with their struggles holds the audience’s attention. In the play Hamlet, written by famed playwright William Shakespeare, nearly all of the characters undergo struggles that could be linked back to the death of King Hamlet and the ensuing insanity of his son Hamlet.
The book Hamlet was written by Williams Shakespeare and first published in the year1603. The book ‘Hamlet’ is one of Shakespeare’s most famous books; it has been acted out several times for various occasions. Various people have also produced the movie Hamlet. I have watched a couple of ‘Hamlet’ movies produced by various people and in different years. But I find this very one most interesting, Hamlet produced in the year 2009.This is so because the movie is produced in a 21st century setting, which makes me able to relate with it faster.
Prince Hamlet is in shock to know his mother Gertrude has already remarried, prior to having been summoned back to Denmark from Germany to attend his father’s funeral. The queen had been married to Claudius, the late king’s brother, and the usurper to the throne. A ghost walks in the walls of Elsinore Castle in Denmark on a dark winter night. It was first discovered by a pair of watchmen, then by Horatio, a scholar. The ghost resembles the late King Hamlet.
In shakespeare’s famous play Hamlet, There many problems faced in the house of Hamlets. Hamlet, who is the main character, faces his father’s and seeks revenge on the murderer, King Claudius. In order to complete his task, Hamlet goes through a series of complications in order to resolve this dispute, which requires him to die as well. To receive a different outcome, the play should be placed in a different time period. If the play was to be set at a different time period, it would be during the Roman Era.
