revenge vs justice(Macbath)
Revenge causes one to act blinding through anger, rather than through reason. It is a part of human nature that forces us to seek revenge against the person who has granted us with pain. But following the principle of an "eye for eye, tooth for tooth", is not intelligent way to pursue justice. This is the same case in the play Hamlet written by Shakespeare, in the 16--------th century. In the play the two of the character's fathers are brutishly murdered. The first murder character is the king Hamlet who is supposed to be revenged by his son prince Hamlet to king Claudius. The second murder of Lord Polonius supposes to be revenge by his son Laertes. Both Prince Hamlet and Laertes go to seek revenge for the death of their fathers. The revenges lead to the death of the entire Royal family. Also Fortinbras, King of Norway, was killed by King Hamlet; slain by sword during the duel. So Prince of Norway, son of King Fortinbras seeks for revenge on Denmark of his father's death. Also revenge is improper and wrong way to punish someone for his fault. Their acts of emotion lead to the downfall of two, and the rise to power of one. After the death of King Hamlet, King Claudius married late Hamlet's wife, Queen Gertrude. Prince Hamlet, son
In the end of the play all the royal family gets killed in the revenge of Hamlet and Laertes. If Hamlet wants justice, he would be content with merely killing the King, for that would satisfy "eye for eye, tooth for tooth" justice. His passing on this opportunity leads to a great unbalance justice. Hamlet is clearly motivated and driven by revenge and is clearly on the wrong path. Furthermore Hamlet emphasizes the injustice and has committed the very wicked deed. Moreover, Hamlet wants Claudius damned and black. He murdered an innocent man, Polonius; nonetheless the act of injustice is done. Hamlet is blinded by revenge, and he ironically commits the very wicked act that he hates. On the other side, Laertes believes that Hamlet deserves to die and they kill each of them while motivated by revenge. Hamlet is judged wrongly and murdered by Laertes. Hamlet kills Laertes father, but he did so accidentally. A person who kills another person should be put to death. But if a person is killed accidentally, though, the killer should be punished, However, he does not deserve death. Hamlet does not deserve death, and his death marks an act of great injustice. After the death of Hamlet, Fortinbras becomes the king of Denmark, which shows that Fortinbras is the real conquer in the play who achieves everything what he wants without using violence and revenge. Fortinbras uses his intelligence and patient in a right manner to get what he wants. Hamlet's and Laertes' acts of emotion lead to the downfall of them, and cause the rise to power of Fortinbras. of King Hamlet has a meeting with the ghost of his death father king Hamlet. Ghost conveys to his son that his own brother Claudius has murdered him. "The serpent that did sting thy father's life / Now wears his crown." (I, v, 39-40). His father's ghost informs Hamlet that he needs him to take revenge through the death of his brother Claudius. But, howsoever thou pursuest this actd Taint not thy mind, nor let thy soul contrive Play something like the murder of my father
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Approximate Word count = 1883
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)
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