William Shakespeare's Hamlet

Throughout the history of literature, authors have included and invented various methods to illustrate a grander idea for their intended audience. Whether it be situational irony, the inclusion of a third person omniscient perspective or vast, detailed devices, the possibilities of creating a world unlike any other on pages in a novel or poem are more than unlimited. Throughout the centuries, the inclusions and introductions of new devices in writings and the preferred writing style in each time period can clearly be seen by the public. From the medieval writing era to transcendentalism to realism, the ever-changing alterations of the popular writing style has left a mark on its specific time period. It is this shift of writing styles between …show more content…
Although created in during the Renaissance era, one of the most noteworthy classic plays in literature, Hamlet, contains this synonymous dramatic situations and action that most people seek for in a novel in today’s society as well as the mental and emotional confrontations the various characters experience. In this play, although fiction, Shakespeare created relatable characters that provoke the sympathy from the audience, enhancing the play with the ability to kindle emotions and thoughts. Simply from the dialogue present in the play, the audience can undoubtedly view each character’s development and overall mental state. Shakespeare manages to directly link the events in the play with thoughts and emotions of the characters—by understanding their minds, you can understand their actions and …show more content…
Once a gentle, sweet-loving individual, Ophelia becomes victim towards a string of unfortunate occurrences that ultimately drive her to death by her own hand. When looking deeper into her character as a whole, it is evident to see that her mental state has shifted from one that was optimistic and kind to one that became distant and forgotten. It is dark to understand, although this reality of “mind over matter” is undoubtedly true. The mind is a powerful tool that has the capability of driving individuals to pursue or do things they would not normally partake in. The mind games seen throughout Hamlet carry this synonymous idea. Without the mind and its judgements, no actions would be made; therefore, the play revolves around the mental state of each character, directly relating to their