Ophelia needs to be obedient as a women in a patriarchal society, and this is what separates her from Hamlet, who has power to change his fate. In the beginning, Hamlet and Ophelia’s relationship seems like an ordinary dating couples; Hamlet makes “many tenders of his affection” on her. However, Ophelia is then frankly told by both her father, Polonius, and brother, Laertes that Hamlet does not actually loves her. And they demand her to reject Hamlet. Being an obedient daughter, Ophelia refuses to return Hamlet’s love. She also agrees to help spy on Hamlet without thinking of the possible consequences.
During their encounter, Ophelia reveals that she had ceased all contact with Hamlet, as her father had ordered. Polonius decides that Hamlet …show more content…
In the article “Hamlet’s Heroism,” Bert Honback points out that “Hamlet’s heroism is in his careful thoughtfulness, in his valiant determination to live by principle rather than by passion” (3). Basically, he indicates that Hamlet is a hero; he has enough ability to become the King of Denmark. At the same time, this can be realized from Fortinbra’s words, “For he was likely, had he been put on, /To have proved to be most royal” (1190). However, it is a pity that Hamlet sometimes cannot control his impulse. And because he acts impulsively, he kills Polonius accidentally. Polonius’s death motivates his son, Laertes to revenge and finally causes Laertes’s inevitable …show more content…
Hamlet is one of the greatest dramatic character ever created. Through analyzing the personality of Hamlet, we should learn from his experiences. No one can be perfect, nor did Hamlet. He unintentionally kills Polonius which drives Ophelia to suicide and causes Laertes’s animosity. However, he just a young college student who is called back to Denmark. Instead of carrying heavily tangible objects, he carries much more about emotional burden. Because he has to face up to the reality: the quick remarriage of his mother, the truth of death of his father and his country Denmark. How a college student can deal with those
During their encounter, Ophelia reveals that she had ceased all contact with Hamlet, as her father had ordered. Polonius decides that Hamlet …show more content…
In the article “Hamlet’s Heroism,” Bert Honback points out that “Hamlet’s heroism is in his careful thoughtfulness, in his valiant determination to live by principle rather than by passion” (3). Basically, he indicates that Hamlet is a hero; he has enough ability to become the King of Denmark. At the same time, this can be realized from Fortinbra’s words, “For he was likely, had he been put on, /To have proved to be most royal” (1190). However, it is a pity that Hamlet sometimes cannot control his impulse. And because he acts impulsively, he kills Polonius accidentally. Polonius’s death motivates his son, Laertes to revenge and finally causes Laertes’s inevitable …show more content…
Hamlet is one of the greatest dramatic character ever created. Through analyzing the personality of Hamlet, we should learn from his experiences. No one can be perfect, nor did Hamlet. He unintentionally kills Polonius which drives Ophelia to suicide and causes Laertes’s animosity. However, he just a young college student who is called back to Denmark. Instead of carrying heavily tangible objects, he carries much more about emotional burden. Because he has to face up to the reality: the quick remarriage of his mother, the truth of death of his father and his country Denmark. How a college student can deal with those