An aspect of my world that Hamlet would appreciate is how accepting society has become of cross-socioeconomic marriages in the current time period. Although, certain conservative cultures are still apprehensive about the idea, the majority of the population has increasingly developed a tolerance to the movement. The differing social status of the characters contributes to the reason I identified it as an obstacle that prevented Hamlet from confessing his true feelings to Ophelia. Hamlet, a member of the monarchy while Ophelia is merely a lady of the court, would have had a difficult time cultivating a life together. While in a conversation with Claudius, Hamlet states, “Nothing but show you how a king may go a progress through the guts of a beggar.” (IV.iii.31-32) Notably, in this proclamation, Hamlet makes it known that he recognizes the hierarchical class structure within his kingdom.
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If Hamlet lived in today’s world he would be able to have a credible relationship with Ophelia with out the friction from and consternation of family and friends. In present day the lines between social classes have blurred and are rarely a
If Hamlet lived in today’s world he would be able to have a credible relationship with Ophelia with out the friction from and consternation of family and friends. In present day the lines between social classes have blurred and are rarely a