Novaturient is a word of Latin origin, used by authors in the 1600’s: defined as to seek a powerful change in ones life, behavior or situation. Most individuals have the desire to create a meaningful existence. The ideas expressed in Shakespeare’s play of Hamlet, explore the depths of ones internal struggle and how it can affect an individual’s journey to accomplish this goal. As a result of the title character’s distress his indecisive thoughts restrict the timing of his opportunities. Furthermore, Hamlets need to hold reign over every situation is costly to his ultimate goal of progressing to a more purposeful existence. Ultimately, the interplay between time and opportunity can be affected by ones internal struggle when an individual seeks to create a meaningful life.
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Opportunities are mistakenly unrecognized as one over-analyzes a situation. Hamlet reaches the conclusion that there is no sense over thinking as, “ There’s a divinity that shapes our ends/ rough-hew them how we will” (V, ii, 10-11). Allowing faith in a higher power shows the strength of Hamlets mind and how he has calmed the internal chaos within him. Hamlet was unable to achieve a meaningful life, until his captious perspective was changed. Horatio’s worriment for Hamlet concerning the fencing match shows growth to Hamlets character as he replies, “There is a special providence/ in the fall of a sparrow. If it be now, ‘tis not to come”, (V, ii, 204-205). Hamlet demonstrates maturity, as his fear of death is no longer prevalent. Revenge soon follows the tragic hero’s conclusion of mortality. His inner battle is resolved as he kills Claudius, “Here, thou incestuous, murd’rous, damned Dane/ Drink off this poison… follow my mother,” (V, II, 318-320). The transformation of Hamlets unsettled emotions, created an opportunity of retribution. His odyssey to a meaningful life required the absence of excessive
Opportunities are mistakenly unrecognized as one over-analyzes a situation. Hamlet reaches the conclusion that there is no sense over thinking as, “ There’s a divinity that shapes our ends/ rough-hew them how we will” (V, ii, 10-11). Allowing faith in a higher power shows the strength of Hamlets mind and how he has calmed the internal chaos within him. Hamlet was unable to achieve a meaningful life, until his captious perspective was changed. Horatio’s worriment for Hamlet concerning the fencing match shows growth to Hamlets character as he replies, “There is a special providence/ in the fall of a sparrow. If it be now, ‘tis not to come”, (V, ii, 204-205). Hamlet demonstrates maturity, as his fear of death is no longer prevalent. Revenge soon follows the tragic hero’s conclusion of mortality. His inner battle is resolved as he kills Claudius, “Here, thou incestuous, murd’rous, damned Dane/ Drink off this poison… follow my mother,” (V, II, 318-320). The transformation of Hamlets unsettled emotions, created an opportunity of retribution. His odyssey to a meaningful life required the absence of excessive