Though he objected to the matrimony of Claudius and Queen Gertrude, he made a legitimate effort to show the utmost respect and civility to his mother. His love is no more apparent that with his devotion to his father. King Hamlet. Even as the burden placed on his shoulder changed our Prince’s amicable countenance to one of inner turmoil, his mind never strayed away from his father. It’s a comfort to know that in his final moments he was our beloved Prince again when Hamlet forgave Laertes and asked for forgiveness for his own
Research Paper Thesis Statement and Sources Hamlet needed an outward monitor and guide as he lost in his father, and has been shown from his choice of the calm, cheerful, and independent Horatio for his friend. They are, in all respects, except common love and reverence, the opposites of each other. There friendship is important to the play, as it is this relationship that gives the audience an insight into Hamlet's character through the entire play. Shakespeare uses this friendship between Hamlet and Horatio as device to let the audience see that Hamlet in reality was a good person. When Hamlet talks to Horatio there usually is a momentary glimpse of the young Hamlet prior to his father's death.
However, in the mist of it all, he still cared and loved his father. The speaker proves this point by using similes of how he hung on to his father by using “Death.” Death is something that is inevitable, and by using this vague simile, we can conclude that he loves dad to death. In addition, the author states, “Such waltzing was not easy.” With this statement, the reader can infer that the author’s relationship with his father was not always an abusive one; it simply proves that his father was a drinker. The third stanza of this poem is where the plot takes a turn and the author sees the abusive side of his father. The first two lines of that tercet makes one think that the father is either working at a harsh labor facility or he is occasionally punching objects or people.
An influential nobleman, the Duke of Northumberland, was killed by the rebels whilst attempting to negotiate a peace with them. This may have been an advantage to Henry, as Northumberland was a possible future traitor; although he had not backed Richard at the Battle of Bosworth, he had not openly supported Henry either. This sort of open rebellion and the murder of a major noble will most likely have come as a shock to Henry, however, which may have accounted for the way in which he dealt with the rebellion afterwards. Another thing that shows Henry’s difficulty in dealing with this rebellion is that afterwards he did not collect taxes from Yorkshire for the war with France, which ultimately led to his defeat. This shows that Henry caved
Hamlet – a 'noble' man? ACT 1 • GOOD Inspires devotion in his friends and subjects – Horatio & Marcellus follow Hamlet & are determined to protect him. BAD “I have that within which passes show, these but the trappings & the suits of woe” • Loyalty to his father's memory • Disgust at his mother & uncle's immorality “a beast that wants discourse of reason would have mourned longer” /// “oh most wicked speed, to post with such dexterity to incestuous sheets” • Remains respectful to Gertrude “I shall in all my best obey you madam” /// “It is not nor it cannot come to good, but break my heart for I must hold my tongue” [1st soliloquy – scene 2] • Certain that evil does not go unpunished on this earth “Foul deeds will rise, though all the earth o'erwhelm them, to men's eyes” “My lord he hath importuned me with love in honourable fashion” [Ophelia to Polonius] • Love for Ophelia is pure “It is a custom more honoured in the breach than the observance” • Disapproves of excessive drinking • Brave: willing to risk God's wrath to speak to his father one more time “I'll speak to it though hell itself should gape and bid me hold my peace” Is this evidence that Hamlet is good? Already we see that it is possible to corrupt Hamlet – he will risk doing the 'wrong' thing if it means easing his grief & psychological suffering. His actions in speaking to the ghost show extreme bravery (it could be the devil in disguise) but also a disregard for his own safety because he is already experiencing suicidal despair “I do not set my life at a pin's fee” and does not care if he lives or dies.
William Shakespeare's Hamlet and August Wilson's Fences are built upon father-son relationships. Both plays show a connection between father and son that overrides any other power, whether fought for through murder or through something as simple as a cold-hearted attitude. While Claudius and Troy share selfish, lustful roles and refuse to realize the potential of a loved one because that would mean accepting their own misfortune, both characters will strive to maintain their ultimate goal of a life filled with power and deceit. Besides the obvious socioeconomic status differences between the two families in each play, there is a similar story told behind each but they are shown through different perspectives and to contrasting extents. In Hamlet, Claudius' character is developed into a shrewd and conniving one.
The attempts to sustain peace are different in more than one way, but also similar in comparison. Hamlet’s violence was out of nothing more than revenge for his father’s murder. Beowulf fought off many monsters in his time, rewarding himself with much respect and honor. He wasn’t fighting out of emotional resentment towards another for harming his family member such as Hamlet was. He was fighting for the good of his people.
They each show great respect for their father through their actions. Dale’s opening narration shows us how Dale sees his father. When talking about his father, Dale speaks very highly about him. Through this we can see that Dale really looks up to his father and sees him s a hero. This is shown though his opening lines when he refers to Darryl as” Dad is the backbone of the Kerrigan family”.
Aside from Hamlet’s depression, he shows that he is very determined and brave. He shows his bravery when goes to talk to the ghost, “I’ll make a ghost of him that lets me; I say, away! Go on; I’ll follow thee” (I iv 84-85). Hamlet tells the others this and says that even if the ghost tries to walk away he will follow till he speaks. Hamlet won’t back down and no matter how much the ghost scares him he will still try and get him to tell him what he wants.
His feeling of family loyalty is based on disloyalty to others. To achieve this dream Joe has given up all sense of morality; his deceit is so natural that at times you almost believe him. That's what makes him practical; he'll do anything to insure that the illusion is untouched by the lies, but in the end he can't pull it off. The play introduces questions that involve an individual's obligation to society and personal responsibility. As the play continues, Miller creates a sense of normality using several different techniques, including: the use of setting, stage directions and dramatic tension between characters; which kept the audience captured in the