Polonius

In the play Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, the title character Hamlet’s mind is violently pulled in divergent directions about the morals of murder. He feels an obligation to avenge his father’s death and thinks that it may be excused, since it is a case of “an eye of an eye.” But he is conflicted because the Bible has also taught him that murder is a sin and revenge should be left to God. Hamlet’s struggle to interpret this moral dilemma and his indecision together, are the ultimate cause of…

All tho they die two different ways they were both killed by someone. Hamlet is the one who killed Laertes father when he was standing behind the curtian in Hamlets moms room, Hamlet mad his mom cry for help then Polonius makes a noise, and Hamlet mistakes him for someone else and stabs him. Hamlets father died a much different way. Hamlets father was killed by Claudius with poision, he poured it in hamlets fathers ear when he was sleeping in the garden. Hamlet would…

vindictive commentary. Although his aggressiveness makes him come across to others as psychotic, the logic behind his behavior supports Dickinson's claim to “the mad” being in touch with a supreme intelligence. Hamlet’s mother’s newly found love for Polonius is most responsible for his resistance towards Ophelia. Although he never stops loving her, as shown at her funeral, thoughts of revenge and his mother held his main attention therefore, forgetting about Ophelia and the proper way to treat a…

Throughout history, women were not considered significant in regards to social, economic and political aspects of society. As a result, many works in literature were reflective of this diminutive role many women displayed. In support of this trend, William Shakespeare’s Hamlet encourages the dramatization of feminine qualities in context of a male dominated patriarchal society. The main female characters, both Gertrude and Ophelia, are portrayed as passively weak, reliant and subservient. The…

In Act II Scene I Ophelia explains to her father Polonius how when she went to see Hamlet he was acting crazy. He grabbed her by the wrist and ran his hand down the side of her face. He stood nodding his head just staring at her for a long time which was weird to her. Her father took her to go speak with Hamlets, Uncle Claudius who is now the new king. Most people bring up the question on whether Hamlet was pretending the whole time or was he really insane. Many believe that Hamlet was insane…

I believe that Shakespeare’s Hamlet is about mystery and the unknown. Throughout the play, characters struggled with their emotions and actions because of the overbearing sense of uncertainty that always seemed to be present. The play began with a mystery involving the presence of a ghost that “harrow [ed the guards] with fear and wonder” (1.1.53). This sighting led to more uncertainty when Hamlet became unsure if the ghost was an honest spirit or a devil in “a pleasing shape… [that was using…

innocent character in Hamlet. To their advantage, Claudius and Polonius are using her to gain further insight into Hamlet’s behavior. Her father is even willing to manipulate his daughter. Similarly, Gertrude and Ophelia are both passive and exhibit frail characteristics. They blindly believe their actions are justifiable because of the power they possess. Deception has become a norm in this society; some believe it is morally approved. Polonius comments how people manipulate “devotion’s visage…

Conscience and grace, to the profoundest pit! I dare damnation. To this point I stand, That both the worlds I give to negligence, Let come what comes, only I'll be revenged Most thoroughly for my father” (Shakespeare Act 4.5). After learning about Polonius’ death, Laertes quickly returns to France and promise to seek revenge for his father. Laertes’ actions was quick and was not hesitant to go along with Claudius’ plan of murdering Hamlet. If Hamlet’s intention was to revenge, his actions will…

What does it mean to be insane, how do you know if someone is actually psychotic? The characters that belong to Hamlet play with the idea of madness. Hamlet and Ophelia cause discussion over the topic of insanity that remains unclear during the play. Hamlet’s case of insanity was all based on acting, however, Ophelia was no actor, she was filled with madness. The question that swarms around this play is, was Hamlet actually insane? After the murder of his father and his mother’s remarriage to…

her own choices as they’re already made for her. For example, in 1.3 Laertes warns her of Hamlet by saying, “For Hamlet, and the trifling of his favor, hold it a fashion and a toy in blood”(5-6) which Ophelia takes into consideration. Her father, Polonius, also tells her that “from this time forth, have you so slander any moment leisure as to give words or talk to the Lord Hamlet”(132-134) at which Ophelia obeys. In 2.1, she tells her father that she “did repel his letters and denied his access…