An Unwilling Hamlet Essay - 2630 Words

In the play, Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, the main character, Hamlet is an unwilling creature. In having to enter and act in the world of his uncle, Hamlet becomes an unwilling creature of that world. When he chooses to obey the ghosts command and revenge his father, Hamlet accepts the inevitability that he must become part of this world. As the ripple of original vengeful intent widens and Hamlet is slowly but surely entangled in Claudius brutal world through his madness, his murders, his plots, his relationship with other characters and his revelations on life and more importantly, death. Even before the ghost urges Hamlet to avenge his death, Hamlet teeters on the edge of his uncles brutal world. While†¦show more content†¦Hamlets acceptance of the task of revenge, even if somewhat reluctant, is the key to entering Claudius world. Revenge in any context is morally wrong. Hamlet himself realises this and is aware that the deeds he is charged to commit can never bring about good, yet he knows he must complete them. O, cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right. (Act2, Scene1) Hamlets intent to revenge his fathers murder dooms him from the start because of his wish to catch Claudius where bystanders may also be witness to his guilt, therefore turning Hamlet from an assassin to an executioner. Although Hamlet does get his wish the price he pays is far too dear, perhaps however the death of those eight people was the only solution to correct the times that were out of joint. Some may say that the end justifies the means but Hamlet does beco me an unwilling creature of Claudius world because as the original seed of revenge took root Hamlet could do nothing but let it grow. Hamlets plots to catch Claudius centre on his will to find out whether or not the apparition he witnessed was telling the truth. In Shakespeares time a ghost was often regarded as a misleading spirit so in this way Hamlets procrastination coupled with his conscience makes it understandable that he does not act quickly. The Mousetrap, the metatheatre used within the play is Hamlets most cunning scheme.Show MoreRelated Laertes in the Play and Movie Version of Hamlet Essay886 Words   |  4 Pages Laertes in the Play and Movie Version of Hamletnbsp;nbsp; In the 1990 version of Hamlet starring Mel Gibson, Laertes is portrayed in a very poor light. He seems to have no redeeming qualities whatsoever. At certain points during the written play, Laertess actions may be taken entirely differently than they are conveyed in the movie. In the film version of Hamlet, all of Laertess negative aspects are much more pronounced. As presented in the movie, Laertes is a sore loser. 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