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Hamlet Although Hamlet was performed in front of an Elizabethan audience in the 16th century, it contains obvious messages that a modern audience can benefit from. The great tragedy Hamlet can be seen almost has a bible of human improvement. This amazing play is one that allows us to connect the internal pain one feels into an expression of this pain in beautiful words. The struggles we go through in our everyday lives are similar to some of the troubles that confront young Hamlet in this play. This is best summarized by actor Alan Bates who states “Hamlet is the inner person of all mankind.” What did Mr. Bates mean when he said this? Could it possibly be the love, revenge, insanity, and corruption that are displayed in Hamlet? There is perhaps a lot we can learn from this play if we were to analyze it deeply. Hamlet is a character who does not appear to have much support and love from many characters throughout the play. However, one can conclude from his actions and words that Hamlet had a very strong connection with his father. When King Hamlet is assassinated it fills Hamlet with a deep feeling of insignificance and revenge. This brings us to the fact that without affection and care from those close to us we can often feel confused. This separation and deficiency of love does not allow us to see purpose in our lives. This useless feeling is best illustrated when Hamlet says “I do not set my life in a pin’s fee” (1.4.71) meaning that he does not think his life has as much value as that of the price of a pin. Hamlet’s best friend warns him that it is not safe to follow the ghost but Hamlet does not feel any fear for the reasons stated above. This is very true in a logical sense that without companionship individuals easily find themselves lost in today’s society. It is the love of our parents that keeps us motivated to succeed in our academic studies. It is this same love that scares us into making the right decisions in the fear we might hurt our loved ones. Hamlet’s constant battle to win over Ophelia’s heart can be seen as a struggle to replace his father’s love. Hamlet must eventually convince himself that he does not love Ophelia in order to save his own life.
Approximate Word count = 1571
Approximate Pages = 6.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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