Hamlet, By William Shakespeare - 1424 Words

Prince Hamlet In the very popular play Hamlet by William Shakespeare one character in specific stands out. This individual is known as Hamlet. Hamlet is the son of deceased King Hamlet and Queen Gertrude. Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark at this time. King Claudius is King Hamlets bother and Hamlets uncle. Very shortly after Kings Hamlets unfortunate death Hamlets mother Queen Gertrude marries King Claudius. This results in making King Claudius Hamlets new father and uncle. Hamlet is a young man who the community of Denmark has a very prestigious view on. Once King Claudius passes, Hamlet is supposed to become the King of Denmark the land is promised to him. Until then he lives with Queen Gertrude and King Claudius. Critics have given†¦show more content†¦When Hamlet is first introduced into the play he comes off as a character that is depressed or morning from tartaric events that have recently happened in his life. One example is when Queen Gertrude is having the conversation with Hamlet that he needs to quit morning his father’s death and Hamlet says; Together with all forms, moods, shapes of grief, That can denote me truly. These indeed â€Å"seem,† (1.2.83-84) This is when Hamlet was trying to explain that he feels that everyone has moved on from his father’s death way to fast. Then he argues that his black clothing only expresses a fraction of the grief that he feels. Critics also use the example of how he has been acting strange the past few months and there not too sure why. An example of this is when Hamlet had been acting strange about his love for Ophelia. Before Hamlets father’s death Hamlet showed great love, and attention for Ophelia by sending her gifts and letters. Then once his father’s died he started to act extremely strange with her and pushing her way. This sent mixed emotions to Ophelia. Hamlet then wrote her this poem; O dear Ophelia, I am ill at these numbers. I have not art to reckon my groans, but that I love thee best, oh, most best, believe it. Adieu. (2.2.113-114). Hamlet is not only showing passion when it comes to Ophelia and certain actions with her, but also when it comes to the ghost