On his way to get revenge, Hamlet encounters several obstacles such as his social environment. In fact, the protagonist is in perpetual conflict with his uncle Claudius through the whole play. It will therefore lead to a distrustful relationship mainly between the two of them. Since the begining of the play, Claudius resents his nephew as we can observe by means of the pejorative adjective :
"to preserve in obstinate condolement is a course of impious stubborness, 'tis unmanly grief, it shows a will most incorrect to heaven, a heart unfortified, a mind impatient, an understanding simple and unschooled" (act I sc2) And that despite of feigning a paternal love for him : " But now, my cousin Hamlet, and my son-" (Act I sc2). Thus, we notice …show more content…
This element suggests to the reader and viewer that something, or in this case someone, will prevent Hamlet to keep moving forward. The main character is trapped in his own country under the surveillance of Claudius (act II sc 2) "Denmark is a prison".
This idea of surveillance is taken up as well in act III sc1. The man cannot act freely because he is spied on by Polonius and Claudis : "I hear him coming; let's withdraw, my lord. " Claudius and polonius hide behind the arras. Enter hamlet .
Hamlet is chained and has to adapt to his environment with keeping his goal straight in front of him We can conclude that Hamlet knows that they have company since he uses "You" to Ophelia whereas he uses 'thou' when they are alone (actIII sc 1). "Why, wouldst thou be a breedes sinners ? " Furthermore, Hamlet is sent away with Rozencrantz and Guilderstern (act III c 3) "I commission will forthwith dispatch, and he to england shall along with you"
At this point, Hamlet knows from his deceased father that Claudius poisoned him and is focused on getting revenge. However he is sent away because of his madness by the same person who wanted to keep him close but this time, Hamlet is not supposed to make it alive. Again, his progress is stopped and his actions are
"to preserve in obstinate condolement is a course of impious stubborness, 'tis unmanly grief, it shows a will most incorrect to heaven, a heart unfortified, a mind impatient, an understanding simple and unschooled" (act I sc2) And that despite of feigning a paternal love for him : " But now, my cousin Hamlet, and my son-" (Act I sc2). Thus, we notice …show more content…
This element suggests to the reader and viewer that something, or in this case someone, will prevent Hamlet to keep moving forward. The main character is trapped in his own country under the surveillance of Claudius (act II sc 2) "Denmark is a prison".
This idea of surveillance is taken up as well in act III sc1. The man cannot act freely because he is spied on by Polonius and Claudis : "I hear him coming; let's withdraw, my lord. " Claudius and polonius hide behind the arras. Enter hamlet .
Hamlet is chained and has to adapt to his environment with keeping his goal straight in front of him We can conclude that Hamlet knows that they have company since he uses "You" to Ophelia whereas he uses 'thou' when they are alone (actIII sc 1). "Why, wouldst thou be a breedes sinners ? " Furthermore, Hamlet is sent away with Rozencrantz and Guilderstern (act III c 3) "I commission will forthwith dispatch, and he to england shall along with you"
At this point, Hamlet knows from his deceased father that Claudius poisoned him and is focused on getting revenge. However he is sent away because of his madness by the same person who wanted to keep him close but this time, Hamlet is not supposed to make it alive. Again, his progress is stopped and his actions are