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Vory V Zkane Character Analysis

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Similarly in eastern Promises, Nikolai undergoes a destruction of his identity due to his efforts for justice against the Vory V Zakone and his persona of criminality. Additionally, this destruction is depicted through paradoxical parasite imagery between Nikolai and Tatiana. Parasite imagery surrounds Tatiana through the baby that is forced unwillingly upon her by the aggression of the mob. Just as a parasite is an organism that feeds upon a host to the host’s detriment, Tatiana’s baby nourishes itself from her body and causes her death when she gives birth to it. Due to the aggressive circumstances from which Tatiana’s baby was created, Nikolai becomes an underground force inside of the Vory V Zakone that actively seeks its destruction through …show more content…

[…] Blasted with ecstasy…” (3.1.151/162). As a result of this innocence and ignorance, Ophelia is easily manipulated by others for their own purposes. An example of this, is when her father, Polonius, sends Ophelia to have an “accidental meeting” with Hamlet in an attempt to understand his sudden change of character, “at such a time I’ll loose my daughter to him…” (2.2.160). Since Ophelia is often not in control of her choices and how she is allowed to interact with others, there is an element of dehumanization which surrounds her. Her father uses her as a tool to accomplish his tasks, and due to this treatment, Ophelia loses the ability to possess a unique identity of her own. This concept of dehumanization is furthered in regards to Ophelia through the imagery of prostitution. References to prostitution in relation to Ophelia are made most prominently by Polonius and Hamlet. The above quotation emphasizes Ophelia’s passivity and powerlessness, she is unable to navigate her father’s desires and it is through this that she is objectified. In a like manner, Hamlet’s usage of prostitution imagery towards Ophelia serves to create a form of irony. Through Hamlet’s “antic disposition” he creates within himself a disconnection. In that, he cannot discern between the aspects of his

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Ophelia’s character went through quite a large transformation. In the play her father tells her that she is to stay away from Hamlet and she readily agrees. In the movie Ophelia doesn’t disagree with her father but she also doesn’t agree just to please him. This shows that Ophelia isn’t easily persuaded, even by her own father. Despite her father’s warning about Hamlet, Ophelia met with him in secret at her apartment until her father found out.

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Ophelia goes mad throughout the story. She is overwhelmed by the loss of her father and the rejection of Hamlet. Her character is seen spiraling down a dark path that also ends in death. Ophelia is depicted as not having control over her actions; speaking and acting erratically. While Hamlet is speaking erratically and behaving oddly, he still maintains control over his actions and movement throughout the story.

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In Hamlet Act 1 scene 3, Polonius gives a speech to Ophelia about Hamlet’s intentions, tries to warn her about her relationship with Hamlet. Polonius is a selfish yet caring father, he uses different tones, dictions, metaphor, and puns to warn Ophelia that Hamlet is just playing around with her and she should not fall for it. Polonius talked to Ophelia in a sarcastic tone. When Ophelia told Polonius that she thinks Hamlet has shown his “affection” towards her, Polonius said she is like a “green girl unsifted in such perilous circumstance” (110-11). He mocked Ophelia for being so naïve and foolish like a child that she cannot see through Hamlet’s lies and false vows.

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The character of Ophelia is well known for her tragic ending in Hamlet. She was driven mad by her love for Hamlet and her father’s death; she tragically drowned and died because of the separation from the men she loved most. Ophelia was instructed by her father, Polonius, to break off her relationship with

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Ophelia was the daughter of polonius, the love interest of hamlet who was brutally torn up mentally throughout the novel. At the beginning of the novel all was well for her as well, her boyfriend was off at college and she was perfectly fine at home with her father. It was until her father took away a note from hamlet to her that things started going downhill. She was a weak person not like hamlet who when faced with injustice takes thing into his own hands to seek justice or revenge. She was a quite simple girl who had a gentler soul.

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Hamlet's "antic disposition" is one of the most debated and analyzed aspects of the play. It refers to the peculiar behavior of Hamlet, where he pretends to be mad in order to deceive others. The question of whether Hamlet's madness is real or feigned has been a source of controversy among scholars for centuries. This essay argues that Hamlet's "antic disposition" is a deliberate strategy that he employs to achieve his ultimate goal of revenge. Hamlet's decision to act as if he is mad is rooted in his desire to avenge his father's murder.

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Hamlet has not only become distraught from his conniving and lying stepfather but also his mother, Queen Gertrude as well. The unfaithfulness that Gertrude shows to Hamlet’s father and Hamlet has a toll on him and plays a part in his insanity. The facade that Hamlet displays slowly leads to his insanity, causing him to show mistreated love towards Ophelia. In the beginning of the play, Ophelia displays a very honest

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Simultaneously, due to his antic disposition, Hamlet distances himself by acting insane around others. Eventually, Hamlet’s only real confidante is his friend, Horatio. Hamlet’s isolation begins

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Ophelia responds to Polonius’ requests without resistance. For example, Ophelia easily gives away Hamlet’s love letters that. This shows her lack of appreciation towards Hamlet’s trust and love be being easily manipulated. In addition, Polonius’ corruption flaw Ophelia’s innocence when she agrees to let her father eavesdrop in on her conversation with Hamlet. Likewise, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern allow themselves to get manipulated by blindly following the crown.

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