Shakespeare’s Hamlet, written around 1600, details the story of Prince Hamlet as he deals with the murder of his father, the remarriage of his mother, loss of love, and the betrayal of friends. Hamlet’s journey reveals how individuals deal with tragedy and express a wide range of emotions. I think Hamlet showed a very natural emotional state after experiencing the massive amount of harm he endured. He was angry and alone, but he never let his distress interfere with his intellectual capabilities. His revenge was full and personally delivered although others suffered throughout the story such as his lover Ophelia and his mother Gertrude at no fault of his own. This shows that even intelligence and the best laid plans can go awry or be interrupted by unexpected events. Shakespeare did not hold back any possibly result through the work. The fact that Claudius ends up poisoning his new wife who I personally think he probably cared for since he was probably close to her since she was his brother’s wife, shows that betrayal leads to a vicious circle that can eventually cause even loved ones harm. When Prince Hamlet’s friends betray him to Claudius and Polonius, Shakespeare reveals that power and potential social gain has a profound effect on human conscience. Hamlet’s story shows Shakespeare’s personal emphasis on reality and the extreme reactions people can have to tragedy. While most cases of death do not result in multiple homicides, Shakespeare explores the potential for human downfall in Hamlet.
http://www.globe-theatre.org.uk/summary-of-hamlet-and-characters.htm
http://www.globe-theatre.org.uk/summary-of-hamlet-and-characters.htm
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