Polonius

The Justification of Claudius’ Death Two wrongs don't make a right, however in the case of Claudius’ murder in The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark By William Shakespeare, they do. In the book, Hamlet ultimately comes to the decision to kill King Claudius, his uncle and stepfather, after King Hamlet comes to Young Hamlet in ghost form. King Claudius murdered King Hamlet in order to steal the throne and his wife. Young Hamlet ultimately kills King Claudius on behalf of his country and father.…

In Hamlet by William Shakespeare the relationship between Hamlet and Claudius was depicted as extremely troubled from the beginning and continued to deteriorate further with the lack of trust. Their relationship is completely tainted by deceit and there is no trust between Hamlet and Claudius due to the actions taken by both characters and the decline of Hamlet’s state of mind. Honesty is treated like a joke through the entire play. Lies and deceit seem to be a common theme through the entire…

Initially the extract begins halfway through Claudius’s self revelation soliloquy, where he expresses his heavy burden of guilt attained from the murder of his brother. The formal features within the extract assist to the portrayal of underlying characters motives and emotions, as well as connecting relatable lines or words to other parts of the play. The exploration of the two characters are seen through soliloquies, a personal moment which enhances the intimacy between character and audience.…

Polonius: Polonius is consistently presented as comic relief here. This can be seen most easily in one of his first miniature “speeches” in the scene, when despite acknowledging that “brevity is the soul of wit,” he takes ten lines merely to inform Claudius and Gertrude of what they know already - that their son is mad. This is an amusing episode for the audience, as by admitting that wit is denoted by brevity and then failing to demonstrate any ability to be brief, Polonius effectively calls…

Disillusionment is a concept that can change a person’s perspective in one split second. A sudden change in mood can prompt men to think irrationally. From such anger comes disillusionment. The issue is that with disillusionment, people cannot separate emotion from logic. Hamlet’s extended disillusionment, prompted by his knowledge of Old Hamlet’s death, causes Hamlet to conclude that there is nothing but bad in the people and world that he lives. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Hamlet’s…

In modern society, the values of teenagers change faster than the disappearance of a ten second Snapchat. With the abundance of technology and media that is present in North American culture, teens’ attention can easily be drawn to different concepts that are released into the world every day. Because of their unstructured appreciation and willingness to adopt new ideas, teenagers are thought of as unpredictable by industries who cater their content for a specific demographic. However, there is…

In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, a pair of teenage lovers is introduced, whose love leads to their tragic demise. Whilst Romeo and Juliet are responsible for their own behaviours, Shakespeare demonstrates that other factors beyond their control contribute to their predicament. Being from opposing families, the toxic feud greatly influences Romeo and Juliet’s relationship. In addition, the concept of fate does not fall lightly on the lovers, however, it is evident that the lovers’…

In the play Macbeth, William Shakespeare uses the Aristotelian definition of a tragic hero as a guideline for the characters and their tragedies. Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero is someone of nobility who has a tragic, fatal flaw. He believed that there are three characteristics of a tragic hero: Hamartia, hubris, and peripeteia. Hamartia is a tragic flaw that causes the downfall of a hero; hubris is excessive pride and disrespect for the natural order of things; peripeteia is the…

 William Shakespeare William Shakespeare is best known for his tragedies. 1601-1608 is the third period that belong to Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies and somber or bitter comedies. This is the peak period characterized by the highest development of his thought and expression. He is more concerned with the darker side of the human experience and its destructive passions. This period produces many great tragedies like Hamlet, Othello, All’s well that Ends well, and the most famous is Macbeth.…

Throughout the play “Macbeth”, there is a constant struggle for satisfaction. While dealing with the internal struggle between his morals and his thirst for power, is the representation of humanity’s constant struggle for gratification, as well as my own. Though he attempts to attain his goals, he ends up losing more than he ever gains. This struggle for satisfaction eventually leads to his death, as well as the deaths of almost everyone around him. I also struggle with satisfaction, believing…