For a drama to be great and memorable, it must have an attention-grabbing conflict. Some dramas even go so far to have multiple conflicts within one piece of work. For example, Hamlet shows evidence of both inward and outward conflict. The play was written in such a way that conflict is spotted throughout nearly the entire play. The conflict is not held between just two characters, but among many characters. Although Shakespeare’s language can be hard to decipher, the conflict is easily discernable. Since all stories must have a conflict, climax, and resolution, one can see why conflict plays such a big role in Hamlet. The use of inward and outward conflicts is shown throughout Shakespeare’s Hamlet to thicken the plot; without this essential element, conflict, the play would lose its substance.
Inward conflict, also known as internal conflict, is mostly seen through the main character Hamlet. An internal conflict is a conflict within a person’s mind, which can also be described as a struggle with one’s self. Many people like to refer to inward conflict as man versus himself. The inward conflicts of Hamlet range a spectrum of issues all of which are dark in their own ways. Hamlet’s contemplation of suicide, Hamlet’s insanity, Hamlet’s …show more content…
Some would question if Hamlet really is insane, but there is textual evidence that proves his insanity. His insanity and paranoia are caused by the death of his father. People often show signs of paranoia and insanity after losing someone close to them. Hamlet tries to combat this insanity, but it is a struggle within himself in which he cannot conquer. Also, he is constantly haunted by his own paranoia, most likely caused by insanity, which leads him to act irrationally. One point of both insanity and paranoia is when Hamlet kills Polonius because he thinks it is Claudius eavesdropping. Another example is when this conversation takes
Inward conflict, also known as internal conflict, is mostly seen through the main character Hamlet. An internal conflict is a conflict within a person’s mind, which can also be described as a struggle with one’s self. Many people like to refer to inward conflict as man versus himself. The inward conflicts of Hamlet range a spectrum of issues all of which are dark in their own ways. Hamlet’s contemplation of suicide, Hamlet’s insanity, Hamlet’s …show more content…
Some would question if Hamlet really is insane, but there is textual evidence that proves his insanity. His insanity and paranoia are caused by the death of his father. People often show signs of paranoia and insanity after losing someone close to them. Hamlet tries to combat this insanity, but it is a struggle within himself in which he cannot conquer. Also, he is constantly haunted by his own paranoia, most likely caused by insanity, which leads him to act irrationally. One point of both insanity and paranoia is when Hamlet kills Polonius because he thinks it is Claudius eavesdropping. Another example is when this conversation takes