For most of the play Hamlet struggles with two very things. In the beginning of the play Hamlet insinuates that he has more integrity than anyone else. He says the sadness around them is not real, "these are actions that a man might play..." Hamlet's foil is Fortinbras. Hamlet would like to walk up to Claudius and cut his head off; no questions asked and no proof needed. But Hamlet isn't like that; he has too much "integrity". Hamlet is a thinking man so he requires evidence.
At the beginning of Hamlet, my knowledge was minimal when it came to Shakespeare, especially Shakespeare language. But as the play has progressed I have come to love and enjoy the comlexity of Hamlet, and have gained knowledge of how Shakespeare uses opposing characters to convey meanings aswell as how to understand Shakespeare language. I also have learned how Shakespeare makes a character like Hamlet so comlex but likeable; by the constant changing of Hamlet's personality which keeps the reader engaged with his central character.
Throughout the play the audience sees Hamlet change multiple times. From suicidal to furious to depressed to philosiphical, Hamlet is an embodiment of a confused soul.
"The character of Hamlet can be viewed in multiple ways. As you develop your knowledge of the play, record your impressions of Hamlet.
Hamlet comes across as a rommantic. He has deep grief due to the death of his father, and a simmering resentment towards his mother, and later, Claudius, as he finds out he was reponsible for his fathers death. "
After reading the entirity of Hamlet, I have come to the conclusion that Hamlet is a very indecisive character that spends too much time thinking and not enough time doing. Yes, it is better to consider the consequences before taking an action than to act rashly, but to never take action (even when the opportunity arises) is not good either. If he had spent less time procrastinating he probably could have saved many lives. He is very emotional, but whether that is due to the current events in his life or just his personality I am not sure.
Hamlet's character goes through constant change throughout the play, first appearing overwhelmed with anger due to the actions of his mother. From this, Hamlet begins on a downward slope, letting his emotions get the better of him and control his actions. Due to this, Hamlet is easily affected by situations, with his emotional instability causing him to be easily angered, upset and hurt. This emotional distress means that Hamlet is no longer acting in his right mind, justifying his cynical and cruel actions to be caused by the choices of those around him.
Hamlet is a deeply emotional character who has very insightful thoughts and ideas. He is extremely hurt by his mother's relationship with his uncle and feels betrayed by those he once called friends. The continuous tragedies that occur throughout Hamlet's life in the play -such as Polonius' unintentional murder- add to the emotional distraught Hamlet is dealing with. He is losing sight of who he can trust at this point and desperately wants to avenge his father's death but cannot go through with it. Hamlet has varied personalities that he jumps around to and from throughout the play when in different situations.
The character of Hamlet can be viewed in multiple ways.
For most of the play Hamlet struggles with two very things. In the beginning of the play Hamlet insinuates that he has more integrity than anyone else. He says the sadness around them is not real, "these are actions that a man might play..."
ReplyDeleteHamlet's foil is Fortinbras. Hamlet would like to walk up to Claudius and cut his head off; no questions asked and no proof needed. But Hamlet isn't like that; he has too much "integrity". Hamlet is a thinking man so he requires evidence.
At the beginning of Hamlet, my knowledge was minimal when it came to Shakespeare, especially Shakespeare language. But as the play has progressed I have come to love and enjoy the comlexity of Hamlet, and have gained knowledge of how Shakespeare uses opposing characters to convey meanings aswell as how to understand Shakespeare language. I also have learned how Shakespeare makes a character like Hamlet so comlex but likeable; by the constant changing of Hamlet's personality which keeps the reader engaged with his central character.
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ReplyDeleteThroughout the play the audience sees Hamlet change multiple times.
ReplyDeleteFrom suicidal to furious to depressed to philosiphical, Hamlet is an embodiment of a confused soul.
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ReplyDelete"The character of Hamlet can be viewed in multiple ways.
As you develop your knowledge of the play, record your impressions of Hamlet.
Hamlet comes across as a rommantic. He has deep grief due to the death of his father, and a simmering resentment towards his mother, and later, Claudius, as he finds out he was reponsible for his fathers death.
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After reading the entirity of Hamlet, I have come to the conclusion that Hamlet is a very indecisive character that spends too much time thinking and not enough time doing. Yes, it is better to consider the consequences before taking an action than to act rashly, but to never take action (even when the opportunity arises) is not good either. If he had spent less time procrastinating he probably could have saved many lives.
ReplyDeleteHe is very emotional, but whether that is due to the current events in his life or just his personality I am not sure.
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ReplyDeleteHamlet's character goes through constant change throughout the play, first appearing overwhelmed with anger due to the actions of his mother. From this, Hamlet begins on a downward slope, letting his emotions get the better of him and control his actions.
ReplyDeleteDue to this, Hamlet is easily affected by situations, with his emotional instability causing him to be easily angered, upset and hurt. This emotional distress means that Hamlet is no longer acting in his right mind, justifying his cynical and cruel actions to be caused by the choices of those around him.
Hamlet is a deeply emotional character who has very insightful thoughts and ideas. He is extremely hurt by his mother's relationship with his uncle and feels betrayed by those he once called friends. The continuous tragedies that occur throughout Hamlet's life in the play -such as Polonius' unintentional murder- add to the emotional distraught Hamlet is dealing with. He is losing sight of who he can trust at this point and desperately wants to avenge his father's death but cannot go through with it.
ReplyDeleteHamlet has varied personalities that he jumps around to and from throughout the play when in different situations.