Dual Personality In Shakespeare's Hamlet

No matter what time and era an individual is in, society has always created a set of rules, norms and values, in which every individual must follow and portray, that will define who they are. Due to that oppression, humans created duo personalities: who they are (which they hide) versus their false identification (what society accepted), to cope with the social ideals. William Shakespeare, known for his universal themes, demonstrates the dual personalities through prince Hamlet. Therefore, by consistently incorporating oxymoron 's in his speeches, Hamlet demonstrates that he lacks an emotional centre, through the use of his shadow self and his persona. With the sudden death of king Hamlet, the young prince Hamlet subconsciously altered his unconscious mind, in order to contemplate the loss of his father. Because of that alteration, it began to influence the behaviour and personality of Hamlet. On the outside, Hamlet created a character that many render as someone who is …show more content…
It causes the mind and body to start doubting in the things we do, that is why Hamlet is so indecisive and uncommitted to take revenge on his uncle – father, Claudius. In act three, where Hamlet states his famous “To be or not to be” speech, you can see that Hamlet is slowly becoming tired of being who is not and falling prey to the social standards, when he indicates. “Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer/ The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, / or take arms against a sea of troubles…” (3.1.57 – 59). In other words, young and confused Hamlet begins to question himself, to see if it is worthy to continue on with this false identity in order to accomplish his revenge. Or let go of his persona, his mask that he has been holding onto for so long and raise the white flag and take responsibility for everything that has