let where Polonius is and Hamlet responds “In heaven. Send thither to see. If your messenger find him not there, seek him i’ th’ other place yourself”(4.4.31-32). Hamlet makes it clear of the fate he believes awaits Claudius. Another example of Hamlet’s lack of remorse for his actions is his description of the fate of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. He seems to delight in explaining how he sealed their fate. Hamlet tells Horatio that “They are not near my conscience. Their defeat Does by their own insinuation grow” (5.2.58-59). At this point Hamlet is fully engulfed in his own madness, and is beyond the point of savior. He has so dedicated his life to seek revenge on the man who murdered his father that his own life has suffered the ultimate price.Throughout Hamlet Ophelia is a character that is viewed by others as someone who is incapable of making her own decisions. Her father Polonius as well as her brother Laertes attempt to control her life by telling her what she can and cannot do. Both of these characters are overbearing and quite overprotective when it comes to Ophelia. These constant demands put her in a position to fail. She either does what her father and brother want and in turn be miserable, or she act on her desires for Hamlet and be disrespectful. Laertes tries to discourage Ophelia’s impending relationship with Hamlet by telling her Whereof he is the head. Then if he says he loves you,It fits your wisdom so far to believe itAs he in his particular act and placeMay give his saying deed, which is no furtherThan the main voice of Denmark goes withal.Then weigh what loss your honor may sustainIf with too credent ear you list his songs, (1.3.24-30)meaning that he may tell you he loves you, but in the end a prince cannot marry a girl not of nobility, so he is using you to please himself. Ruth Perry says that “ In a classic woman’s bind, she is torn ...
