Human Behavior In Shakespeare's Hamlet

It is quite extraordinary how a species of animal can have similar pattern of behavior solely from their genetic upbringing. Humans, however can change their behavior and mindset quickly based on the influence of others. Humans are able to adapt based on any situation to the benefit of their feelings and life. This is proven throughout time and continues on to modern day as people grow and learn everyday. In the major text, Hamlet, human behavior is demonstrated as something to be learnt through influence, inspiration, and competitive drive to outdo another person. Human develop their behaviors through influence of one another. Humans are more apt to follow the request of those who are important. In an example in this play we see Hamlet’s …show more content…
Behavior can be shaped and developed towards a different way overtime or immediately by hearing different people 's stories and deeds. Hamlet had trouble carrying out the plan for revenge as he did not want to kill Claudius as he was praying for his sin. Hamlet was at the final stage of his plan to kill him cleanly on the spot of his room alone. Hamlet was then filled with regret after he heard Prince Fortinbras of Norway plan to attack for a patch of land that was completely worthless. Hamlet then says to himself in regret, “That have a father killed, a mother stained, Excitements of my reason and my blood, and let all sleep? While to my shame I see The imminent death of twenty thousand men that for a fantasy and trick of fame go to their graves like beds, fight for a plot” (Shakespeare 125). We see in this reflection by Hamlet, he is surely inspired by how Prince Fortinbras makes the choice to fight and uphold on his words to it even if it hold low value. Hamlet reflects on all the reasoning he has to carry out the revenge plan. He questions if he could simply sleep this off while knowing how shameful it is as his counterpart, Prince Fortinbras, boldly carries out any plan to its fullest. Hamlet states that not only Fortinbras is able to do this, but also twenty thousand other men are prepared to sacrifice themselves for the sake of their …show more content…
Despite an unfavorable odd there are those who will still believe that they can overcome the difficulties. Hamlet does not shy away from this competitive drive. His feeling to outdo Laertes the son to the Lord Chamberlain carries on to accepting a challenge that seems to be an obvious trap. Even after his most faithful friend, Horatio, advises him to decline the request Hamlet insist that he can overcome any trap they set up for him. Hamlet rejects his advice as he says “I do not think so. Since he went into France I have been in continual practice, I shall win at the odds But thou wouldst not think how ill all’s here about my heart. But it is no matter.” (Shakespeare 169). In this quote we see how Hamlet thinks of himself. Hamlet typically assess each situation carefully and takes the most sure approach to fulfill his plan. In this case he is willing to act in a risky manner that is more than likely to be a trap. He changes his attitude of being a wise tactionest to a imprudent mindset when it came to being against Laertes. His mind was cluttered with how he could test his skills despite knowing how foolish it would be to accept the challenge when his main goal is to kill Claudius, not duel Laertes in a public match. Due to his drive to outperform Laertes he evidently went through a behavior change, in which we had never seen before through the whole