In the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare Hamlet swears to avenge his father’s death, however he lacks the fortitude to do so. Determined to kill Claudius, Hamlet’s personality keeps him from taking revenge for his father. Although Hamlet has the determination, his personality overtakes his fortitude, consequently he struggles to avenge his father.
Throughout the play, the main character Hamlet often talks in a sarcastic way, his personality reflects his personality. Utilizing sarcasm Hamlet tries to hide his feelings from other people. Just as Hamlet encounters his friend Horatio, Horatio informs him “sir we came to see your father’s funeral” (I.ii.175). With regards to Horatio, Hamlet responds “please, don’t make fun of me. I think you come …show more content…
During Hamlet’s discussion with his mother, Hamlet explains “… my madness is fake” (III.IV.188-189). Though everyone believes Hamlet is insane, he admits to his mother or asks her to not inform anyone he is faking his madness. A possible reason for faking his madness could be to get Claudius to lower his guard around him. As Hamlet states “is it revenge for me if I kill Claudius” (III.iii.86). Possibly Hamlet is acting crazy, so Claudius can lower his guard around him, vulnerable for hamlet to kill. Although there is no clear reason why Hamlet is acting crazy, it is logical to assume he is not crazy but acts that way for a …show more content…
Despite his motivation to take his revenge Hamlet often delays his revenge. Hamlet admits his procrastination when he explains “I could do it easily now. He is praying. And now I’ll do it” (III.iii.74-75). Even though Hamlet states that he can easily kill Claudius, he always fails to do so. He always seems to find an excuse to not kill Claudius once and for all. Furthermore, he also states “I don’t know why I’m still alive to say “I have to do this deed”” (IV.iv.42-43). Hamlet keeps repeating his wish to avenge his father, but he just can’t seem to do it. Even Hamlet himself questions why he has yet to avenge his father even though he had numerous chances to kill Claudius. Hamlet continually postpones his revenge for his father’s
Throughout the play, the main character Hamlet often talks in a sarcastic way, his personality reflects his personality. Utilizing sarcasm Hamlet tries to hide his feelings from other people. Just as Hamlet encounters his friend Horatio, Horatio informs him “sir we came to see your father’s funeral” (I.ii.175). With regards to Horatio, Hamlet responds “please, don’t make fun of me. I think you come …show more content…
During Hamlet’s discussion with his mother, Hamlet explains “… my madness is fake” (III.IV.188-189). Though everyone believes Hamlet is insane, he admits to his mother or asks her to not inform anyone he is faking his madness. A possible reason for faking his madness could be to get Claudius to lower his guard around him. As Hamlet states “is it revenge for me if I kill Claudius” (III.iii.86). Possibly Hamlet is acting crazy, so Claudius can lower his guard around him, vulnerable for hamlet to kill. Although there is no clear reason why Hamlet is acting crazy, it is logical to assume he is not crazy but acts that way for a …show more content…
Despite his motivation to take his revenge Hamlet often delays his revenge. Hamlet admits his procrastination when he explains “I could do it easily now. He is praying. And now I’ll do it” (III.iii.74-75). Even though Hamlet states that he can easily kill Claudius, he always fails to do so. He always seems to find an excuse to not kill Claudius once and for all. Furthermore, he also states “I don’t know why I’m still alive to say “I have to do this deed”” (IV.iv.42-43). Hamlet keeps repeating his wish to avenge his father, but he just can’t seem to do it. Even Hamlet himself questions why he has yet to avenge his father even though he had numerous chances to kill Claudius. Hamlet continually postpones his revenge for his father’s