ane or had lost control of his actions, both theories has it's own support. Hamlet from the beginning to end, was a prince that was grief stricken, until a price of rage and passion, has developed through the stages by his own sanity and madness. Even if the madness was true or false, as Hamlet portrayed the role of a mad man, he took it upon himself to be lost in his control of actions. When Hamlet speaks of Yorick the court jester, he remembers him well as his childhood favorite. Soon after the remarks he then begins to dwell on his death, and Alexander the Great and others. I feel that Hamlet being so melancholy as it is, that he likes to be miserable and dark. He accepts the fact that he is also going to be in the dirt one day. Hamlet's outlook on life could never be an optimistic one. He is filled with such negativity. On the other hand in Act 5 :2 it is suggested the Hamlet has found his moral bearing in the way that from the start he is decisive and clever in his actions. His hatred is focused on Claudius . Horatio warns Hamlet of the possible disaster, but Hamlet doesn't care, he isn't scared of death any longer. Hamlet shows a sense of responsibility and concern for the world and it's people at the end of his life, when Horatio also wants to take his own life. Hamlet assures him that he is needed here to report this tragedy and clear his name. Essay #4 Did Hamlet really love Ophelia? Although his behavior throughout the play was inconsistent, I feel that he was deeply in love with her. After his father died and Gertrude immediately married Claudius, Hamlet was repulsed by his mothers actions. He developed a burning hate towards women in general. His love for Ophelia is noticed by all. The king and Polonius notice too and realize that this love would also benefit them. Gertrude wishes to use Ophelia love for Hamlet to rid his madness. Claudius wants the same, however his reason is to end the treat of his life. Once the king and ...
