Category: Hamlet

The act of revenge does not fail to collect an extraordinary audience which gives their full attention, thanks to the easy indisputable fact that revenge raises one in every one of the good queries with reference to human life: however do I ask for justice once the law ceases to perform properly? Shakspere abroaches into…

In plays, many outside forces such as geography, other characters, religion, culture, and society play an important role in the development of characters. In William Shakespeares Hamlet, Hamlets strong beliefs in Christianity influence his behavior and lead to his internal struggle of action versus inaction and ultimately tragedy. Hamlets Christian beliefs about heaven and hell…

Allan G. Johnson, a sociologist, defines Misogyny as ‘misogyny is a cultural attitude of hatred for females because they are female’. (Johnson, 2000). In the play, Hamlet, there are just two individuals from the cast who are female characters. One is Gertrude who is anticipated as a forbidden, cutthroat and a prostitute. The other, Ophelia,…

It is clear that Shakespeare intended these creative names to evoke certain fragments of meaning. For instance, Hamlet’s name recalls the phrase: ‘If you are not getting to eat that ham, let your sister have some,’ while Fortinbras clearly implies ‘Hello, Im An eccentric old woman, Im trying to find tin bras.’ There’s another similarity,…

Both Shakespeares Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet explore the nature of patriarchal values and the responses of female characters to these values. Whilst both male protagonists had similar contexts their personal responses to gender stereotypes were very different. Similarly, both female protagonists also had seemingly similar upbringings  as privileged members of powerful families, yet…

Introduction Shakespeares The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark can be analyzed through many critical approaches, positions, and lenses. For instance, it is commonly recognized by critics as one of the most diverse works in English literature. Shakespeare illustrates the topics of feminism, insanity, power, romance, and religion. However, one issue discussed in its pages…

In Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, William Shakespeare introduces us to Hamlet who is the son of the late king of Denmark. Hamlet has been given the task of carrying out revenge for his fathers death by the ghost of his late father. Those guilty of sin should not go free. Confused and giving vague instructions…

Towards the end of the play, Hamlet is confronted with another struggle in contemplating the role of providence, which again, delays his quest for revenge. When Hamlet returns to Denmark in Act IV, he acquires a more mellow and mature understanding of Christian salvation, which is the idea that a divine force is wisely and…

In Hamlet by Shakespeare, the view of Madness can often be seen as a simple exhibit of eccentric behavior. But through the characters in the play we see that each of them alters their own Madness creating a most divine sense of themselves and their Madness. therefore, Shakespeare views the madness in Hamlet with a…

The ghost in Hamlet is a crucial part of the story that not all characters can see. He tells Hamlet of his father’s murder and encourages him to get revenge. The role of the ghost in Hamlet is to add a tense setting, add unpredictability, and ignite the conflict. In Act I scene I, Horatio…