hamlet

In the play of Hamlet, the omnipresent theme of revenge is very palpable as the reader examines the characters of Hamlet himself, as well as Laertes, son of Polonius, and Fortinbras, prince of Norway and son of the late King Fortinbras. Each of these young characters felt the need to avenge the deaths of their fathers who they felt were untimely killed at the bloody hands of their murderers. However, the plan of action that …showed first 75 words of 1256 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1256 total…has not only lost his father, but has had to endure the re-marriage of his mother to his murderous uncle. This is why Hamlet portrays the “hero” of the play, who has to endure many hardships of a tragic nature in such a short period of time while Claudius is basking in his power as king. His state of depression and madness throughout most of the play may not be understood, but it is accepted.