Hamlet Sarcasm Analysis

On various occasions throughout the play Hamlet uses sarcasm. Through the use of sarcasm Hamlet is able to express his feelings of disdain toward his uncle Claudius. In an aside, Hamlet reveals his true feelings, “A little more than kin and less than kind” (I.ii.22). In this aside Hamlet is stating that even though Claudius is related to Hamlet, as his uncle and stepfather, he is nothing, nor ever will be, like Hamlet. Through this use of sarcasm Hamlet demonstrates his scornful feelings for his uncle, as he makes a witty comment. Not only does Hamlet express his feelings through sarcasm, but he also lets the audience know how he feels. Hamlet hides his feelings throughout the play, but indirectly expresses them through sarcasm As the play progresses, Hamlet continues to mourn for the death of his father, but when he is asked, he replies with sarcasm.Hamlet is using sarcasm as a tool to hide his feelings once again. As Hamlet converses with Claudius, he answers, “Not so, my lord. I am too much i’ the sun” (I.ii.22). Hamlet mocks Claudius ' question with this answer, replying with the sun when Claudius mentions clouds. Hamlet is also referring to his relationship to Claudius as father and son. This shows …show more content…
In a soliloquy, Hamlet reveals his thoughts, “Oh, that is too, too sullied flesh would melt, / Thaw and resolve itself into a dew, / or that the Everlasting had not fixed / His canon ’gainst self-slaughter!” (I.ii.129-133). Hamlet is wishing to die, and while hoping for death, he insults his body. Hamlet claims to be dirty, showing how little he values himself. Hamlet also asked for a wish that the act of suicide were not so condemned and punished, revealing the reason why he doesn 't commit suicide is his Christianity. As the play continues Hamlet continues to consider suicide and insult