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Throughout Hamlet, there is a distinct question as to whether or not society or relationships with men result in the destruction of both Ophelia and Gertrude. ... ***INS QUOTE***
In Act 1 Scene 3, Laertes tells Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet. ... Laertes could either be protective of his sister or he may be fearful of the context of the relationship between Ophelia and Hamlet. ... Oddly enough, no one in the play is knowledgeable of the previously existing relationship between Ophelia and Hamlet. ... 53)
Although Hamlet lays some blame upon Claudius, he also speaks words of venom toward Gertrude. Hamlet made assumptions about the nature of Gertrude’s actions. In Act 3 Scene 4, as the ghost is exiting he says “look to thy mother” and it is evident that in the conclusion of his speech, he wants Hamlet to leave Gertrude alone. ... Previous to her destruction, Polonius even feels that Hamlet has weakened her and presented her with a ravenous state of mind. ... Later on when Polonius is addressing his daughter, madness becomes a trophy and Ophelia is angered and exclaims that Hamlet is full of both inner and external destruction.
Approximate Word count = 910
Approximate Pages = 3.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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