In the play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Shakespeare shows his ability to use the literary tools at his disposal in a masterful way. He uses a Sociopathic character, such as Hamlet, to not only play to his strength as one who can write some of the most timeless tragedies, but also to teach us the lesson he is trying to get across, the lesson that when you let your emotions consume you, nobody wins. Not only does he use his character Hamlet as a warning, but he uses all of his characters
the protagonist wants.” The drama, Hamlet, written by Shakespeare reflects this idea very well, except for one qualification. According to David Mamet, the drama centers around what the protagonist desires, but it goes beyond that. The drama centers around the protagonist’s whole being and how they grow. Although the complete analysis of Hamlet’s life is necessary, the important themes of the drama cannot be interpreted without the knowledge of his motives. Hamlet plans on murdering King Claudius,