In the play Hamlet, Shakespeare spins the tale of Prince Hamlet avenging his dead father. Hamlet’s loyal, ambitious, and paranoid character develops through his relationships, the decisions he makes, and the rapid deterioration of his sanity.
For example, in Act I and III, Hamlet’s character is revealed through his interactions between the ghost of his father and his love-interest Ophelia. When Hamlet hears how his father was murdered, he swears “with wings as swift” to kill his uncle in “revenge” (1.5.33-35). Hamlet demonstrates his love for father by vowing to avenge his father. Furthermore, the quickness of Hamlet’s decision expresses his disdain for his Uncle Claudius. Subsequently, Hamlet tells Ophelia that she is insignificant because his “thoughts” of “revenge” are more important than his thoughts of affection. (3.1.131-132). Hamlet is pushing Ophelia way because she will distract him from avenging his father. Likewise, This interaction shows that Hamlet is prioritizing seeking revenge over his love life.
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After promising to avenge his father, Hamlet compares his plans for Claudius to “an unweeded garden” and begins to question why “it should come to this” (1.2.134-136)! The garden in Hamlet’s metaphor is an allusion to the Garden of Eden which is filled sin, like how Hamlet’s life is surrounded by a murderous uncle. Also, the garden is a reference to the location where Claudius killed Hamlet’s father. In addition, Hamlet questions his judgement and his hesitation to take someone’s life. After brutally murdering Polonius, his mother watches Hamlet hallucinate “th’ incorporeal” form of his dead father. (3.4.132). Hamlet is paranoid for his own safety and make sure he complete his revenge that he immediately kills someone without checking their identity. Hamlet does not feel guilty after killing Polonius, this establishes Hamlet’s current lack of
For example, in Act I and III, Hamlet’s character is revealed through his interactions between the ghost of his father and his love-interest Ophelia. When Hamlet hears how his father was murdered, he swears “with wings as swift” to kill his uncle in “revenge” (1.5.33-35). Hamlet demonstrates his love for father by vowing to avenge his father. Furthermore, the quickness of Hamlet’s decision expresses his disdain for his Uncle Claudius. Subsequently, Hamlet tells Ophelia that she is insignificant because his “thoughts” of “revenge” are more important than his thoughts of affection. (3.1.131-132). Hamlet is pushing Ophelia way because she will distract him from avenging his father. Likewise, This interaction shows that Hamlet is prioritizing seeking revenge over his love life.
In addition, Hamlet’s character is displayed …show more content…
After promising to avenge his father, Hamlet compares his plans for Claudius to “an unweeded garden” and begins to question why “it should come to this” (1.2.134-136)! The garden in Hamlet’s metaphor is an allusion to the Garden of Eden which is filled sin, like how Hamlet’s life is surrounded by a murderous uncle. Also, the garden is a reference to the location where Claudius killed Hamlet’s father. In addition, Hamlet questions his judgement and his hesitation to take someone’s life. After brutally murdering Polonius, his mother watches Hamlet hallucinate “th’ incorporeal” form of his dead father. (3.4.132). Hamlet is paranoid for his own safety and make sure he complete his revenge that he immediately kills someone without checking their identity. Hamlet does not feel guilty after killing Polonius, this establishes Hamlet’s current lack of