Hamlet Hamlet by William Shakespeare is a very tragic story. It is one that has stood the test of time. I thoroughly enjoyed this book for many reasons. First being that the reader was able to see inside the characters head especially Prince Hamlet. Shakespeare allowed you to see the process by which Hamlet’s madness developed. This was very important because you are able to better understand his actions.
Secondly the story is a timeless piece because the events that occur due to emotions still happen today. People will always be jealous, revengeful and people will always love. The tragic tale of Prince Hamlet will make a lasting impression after reading it. From the opening scene it is tragic; it all begins with his father’s death followed quickly by his mother’s marriage to his uncle who has assumed the throne. Hamlet already overcome with grief and to make matters worse he is now seeing his father’s ghost. His father then proceeds to tell him that his uncle murdered him.
This is the start of the madness. Hamlet shuns Ophelia his true love, murders her father accidentally which then leads to Ophelia’s suicide. He then decides to produce a play which replays his fathers murder proving that Uncle Claudius is guilty therefore justifying Hamlet’s plot to kill him. The story then proceeds with Claudius plotting to kill Hamlet also. This is where Ophelia’s brother Laertes comes into play.
Being very much in Hamlet’s position Laertes wants to avenge his father’s death which means killing Hamlet. So he and Claudius hatch a plot to kill Hamlet with a poisoned drink or by a poisoned sword. So the duel takes place between Hamlet and Laertes which ends in Laertes death but not before he poisoned Hamlet with the sword. This is not the end though, Hamlet’s mother Gertrude drinks the poisoned drink accidentally killing her. Before Laertes takes his final breath he reveals Claudius’ plan which sends Hamlet into a fit of rage resulting in Claudius’ death. Hamlet had now avenged his father’s death, putting an end to his madness and an end to his life.
The Essay on State Of Mind Hamlet Father Death
A psychodrama is a play that deals with the state of mind of its central character. Hamlet's state of mind goes through many changes throughout the playwright "Hamlet", by William Shakespeare. Each event plays a profound affect on Hamlet's behavior and process of thinking. Three main occurrences make up the mind set of Hamlet. When the play begins Hamlet is introduced as mourning his father's ...
Shakespeare does an excellent job of opening the character to the reader especially Hamlet. This is evident when you read Hamlet’s thoughts. You see his inner most feelings, the ones he refuses to show on the outside. Such as his feelings about Ophelia are completely different than what he tells her. He told her he didn’t love her and that she should leave but when she dies he confesses his love for her. Shakespeare also helps you understand the character’s personality by focusing on emotions that everyone can relate to.
Through Hamlet’s conversations with the ghost you are able to see his loyalty and respect for his family. Shakespeare shows jealousy in Claudius with his plan to kill King Hamlet and marry the Queen. He shows rage and revenge in.
