Hamlet: the son of a murdered king and incestuousincentous queen, the sole witness to the final wishes of an apparition, the subject of hostility from a jaundice uncle and his conspirators. A troubled young man of noble blood forced to avenge a murder no one is entirely sure was committed. As a product of the times one is born into the world with certain responsibilities, limitations, expectations, and privileges that are completely predetermined. Much of what Hamlet experiences is beyond his control to the point he resents his own birthright. Individuals in this play have a preordained fate that is out of their control whether it be Hamlet forced to avenge his father, Ophelia manipulated by her father, brother, and Hamlet, or Rosencrantz and Guildenstern wielded by Claudius to snoop on Hamlet. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern within the play are the most nebulous characters in motivation and intent. As childhood friends of Hamlet, they are ideal candidates to be Claudius’s informants on Hamlet. Claudius firsts enlists their connection with an order: ... I entreat you both
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The children of nobility fall into line with the motives of their parents whether it be Hamlet, Fortinbras, or Laertes seeking out their father 's revenge. Much of what is expected is predetermined by societal norms which are further enforced by the aristocracy. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern acting as the proxy between Hamlet and Claudius meet their demise through no fault of their own besides their neutral nature. Ophelia is forced to conform to society’s view of women and the will of her father. Hamlet is the prince of a murdered king that is coerced to commit an act of treason against the Crown of Denmark. These individuals are confronted by extenuating circumstances and either confront them without success or conform to them carrying out their
That, being of so …show more content…
The children of nobility fall into line with the motives of their parents whether it be Hamlet, Fortinbras, or Laertes seeking out their father 's revenge. Much of what is expected is predetermined by societal norms which are further enforced by the aristocracy. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern acting as the proxy between Hamlet and Claudius meet their demise through no fault of their own besides their neutral nature. Ophelia is forced to conform to society’s view of women and the will of her father. Hamlet is the prince of a murdered king that is coerced to commit an act of treason against the Crown of Denmark. These individuals are confronted by extenuating circumstances and either confront them without success or conform to them carrying out their