In the Shakespeare play ‘Hamlet’, Hamlet, Laertes, and Fortinbras, each seek vengeance for the murder of their fathers. Though their situations are similar,they each act differently. In the play, Laertes and Fortinbras react swiftly and decisively at the news of their fathers’ murders whereas Hamlet procrastinates. Hamlet’s procrastination is caused by his overanalyzing of the situation. At first, Hamlet states that his reason for procrastinating is because “The spirit that I have seen may be a
In his famous work, Hamlet, Shakespeare presents two princes, Hamlet and Fortinbras, who initially appear to share much in common. Although these two characters and heirs to the throne share similar backstories including murdered fathers, these two royals are really quite dissimilar when it comes to the manner in which each discharges his royal duties. As a result, the differences in actions overshadow the similarities in background and station in life. Looking at both characters on
Gertrude and Claudius are husband and wife, Hamlet II is Gertrude and Hamlet Sr’s son. Ophelia and Laertes and Siblings whose father is Polonius. Polonius, Ophelia and Laertes father-son-daughter relationship is thought-provoking. Polonius and Laertes seem to have a pretty normal father-son relationship, but their relationships with Ophelia is very perplexing. They each act as if they have sole authority over her, Polonius treats her like her feelings are irrelevant and Laertes treats her as though
Shakespeare's “Hamlet”, there is much hate, revenge, and the simple duty of avenging a family members death. Three fathers have been killed and three sons are angry and want justice; the only way to avenge their fathers is killing the one responsible themselves. A son who lost a father in battle, one who lost a father to greed, and the last who lost his father by mistake. Old King Fortinbras of Norway lost his life in a just battle to Old King Hamlet while losing land in the process. Old King Hamlet is murdered
In Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, there are several father-son relationships that Shakespeare uses to express the characters personality, values, and insight of life. These relationships involve love, which is a key theme in Hamlet. This love can be encountered under forms like passion, platonic love, but not excluding a more heartfelt and respectful love between a father and his son. In the play the characters Hamlet, Laertes, and Fortinbras each have a deep relationship with their individual fathers
Jet Ryan P. Nicolas Mr. E.P. Salazar Composition IV 15 January 2014 The Hamlet of Identity Politics Identity is an essential part of an individual; it encapsulates the very definition, self-worth, sense of self, and firm continuity of individuals. This identity is often described by what it is not; the holders of it determine what their identity really is. They dictate the very essence of their identity, their description; they exclude people or groups of people from their identity, calling them