mystifying plays. Although the play has a concise story, it is filled with

many uncertainties relating to different issues behind the plot. The

reader is left with many uncertainties about the true feelings of prince

Hamlet. One question in particular is, did Hamlet really love Ophelia?

This dispute can be reinforced either way, however I believe Hamlet

was truly in love with Ophelia. Support for my decision comes from

Hamlet's treatment towards Ophelia is shown throughout the play, but

especially in Act 3, Scene 2, and at Ophelia's grave in Scene 1 of Act

This play is about the troubles encountered by young prince Hamlet

as he tries to seek revenge for his father's murder. Hamlet discovers

the murder of his father, as well as the adultery and incest committed

by his mother and uncle. This results with Hamlet retaining a very

embittered and cynical outlook on life. "Or that the Everlasting had

not fixed His cannon 'gainst self-s

Hamlet remembers his own mother's fickleness, her dishonesty, and

Once Hamlet discovers the cause of his father's death, he disguises

two traits, since 'fairness' is an outward trait, while 'honesty' is an

her frailty. Now seeing Ophelia do the same he can take no more and

intense love for Ophelia. It is Ophelia's funeral, and Hamlet confronts

regards so cynically, he does not wish for her to become involved with

in fact, betrays Hamlet as well. Hamlet may be obsessed with the idea

the world with pessimism, but he also has suicidal feelings. Hamlet

telling him that Hamlet was not properly dressed, "and with a look so

letter's to Ophelia, in which he says to her "But that I love thee best,

that Ophelia has caused him. However what the reader must

being questioned of his behavior. He does this on one occasion during

life. Once the king and queen realize this remedy they quickly act to

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Approximate Word count = 1515
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)