Hamlet
On the journey through the path of life, there are encounters with many different incidents and situations where we must act accordingly. Depending on what type of personality is possessed, there are numerous ways that we can deal with these encounters. In the play Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, the main character is confronted with a cluster of dilemmas and is in emotional distress. The ghost that encounters Hamlet, the monarchs' incest, and the contemplation of murder, are the major conflicts which he must deal with one way or another. As a result of these three issues, as well as Hamlet's particular character, he handles these issues internally which causes internal struggle and a passive response. In Hamlet, the incest involving his mother and uncle triggered the action which took place within Hamlet. First off, Hamlet was in deep sorrow with the death of his father, and very angered of the hasty re- marriage of his mother. On top of all of that, the fact that Hamlet's mother wed his uncle, made matters even worse. In Act I, scene ii, line 129-159, Hamlet recites what is on his troubled mind. He closes off by saying, "With such dexterity to incestuous sheets!/ It is not, nor it cannot come to good
red by the situation with Gertrude and Claudius. The idea of murder was a topic which arose numerously in Hamlet, and this was also a concept which produced conflict within Hamlet. By the mid-point of the play, Hamlet is fighting an inner battle of what he should and should not do. In Act III, scene 1, line 56-69, this is Hamlet's "To be, or not to be" speech. Here, Hamlet is in deep thought and we are shown signs of suicide as well as increased confusion. Also in this soliloquy, Hamlet shows how much he is confused when he states, "Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer/ The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,/ Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,/ And by opposing end them". This shows how Hamlet does not know whether it is better to keep his sorrows to himself, or act upon them. In addition to this act, in scene 3, line 73-96, Hamlet has the perfect opportunity to murder Claudius and avenge his father's death, yet he delays his actions due to his continual internal anguish. This is a high point of action whic! In this soliloquy, Hamlet is once again confused since his new found feelings regarding the murder, are not yet justified. The knowledge, which the ghost passed on to Hamlet, was so profound that it caused great turmoil in the mind and heart of young Hamlet; This is another factor to why immense internal action
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Approximate Word count = 906
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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