Depression And Betrayal In Hamlet

A story of depression, mistakes, and betrayals. Noble Prince Hamlet of Denmark, your story is quite the tragic one. If you are wondering who I am, just consider me someone who has witnessed your story and appreciates your attempts at trying to be steadfast in your actions. Today I have come to offer you my thoughts – advice if you will – on how I think you should progress onwards considering your current plight. To understand the bases of my opinions we must first address the flaws in your current mindset and the errors of your previous actions. Let’s start with you losing your father. At this point in time, you were understandably in a state of depression and anger. Heavy depression stemming from losing your father, as evidenced from your words, “How weary, stale, flat and unprofitable, Seem to me all the uses of this world” “Hamlet”(Shakespeare, 19), words which perfectly showcase the …show more content…
Considering the circumstances, it is not surprising that you were so quick to accept the ghost’s request to avenge your father, by murdering Claudius, as it provided not only a way for you to come to terms with your father’s death, but also a means to give vent to all your repressed feelings. The problem with this development is the fact that it seems you are placing too much emphasis on this murdering task that you are forgetting the existence of bigger threats like the young Fortinbras of Norway, or the ever-declining condition of the royal court of Denmark following your father’s death. Look, Hamlet, I’m not saying you should ignore your