Hamlet

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Weak Or Strong Is The Question
The word “weak” is defined in the dictionary as, “something that can be easily broken,
crushed, overcome, torn, or otherwise destroyed, ruined, or captured; not strong.” Using this
definition, I would have to say by no means was Hamlet a weak character in the Shakespearean
play. The figurative definition for the word “strong” is, “having or showing moral or mental
force; a strong mind.” Another definition is, “not easily influenced or changed; firm.” Assuming
these definitions can define a person’s character, I couldn’t’t say Hamlet was strong, either.
At times, Hamlet showed he wasn’t weak and at other times proved not to be strong.
Hamlet’s character appeared to have his emotions and actions buckled in the front seat of a
rollercoaster on a track with totally unexpected twists and turns. The only thing that is certain is
that Hamlet’s emotional side was repeatedly put to the test.
When King Hamlet was killed by Claudius and he moved in the spot light, Hamlet and his
mother’s relationship was changed forever. I think their relationship was broken. Hamlet felt first
the pain and suffering of his father’s death. This type of loosing someone’s life is devastating and
can eat at someone’s emotions. While dealing with this tragedy his uncle, of all people in the
world, moves in and takes his late father’s role. I can’t believe how much betrayal Hamlet felt
towards his uncle and most of all, towards his mother for allowing this to happen. This event
broke Hamlet’s relations with his mother. Hamlet probably felt as if his mother was glad his
father was dead and she really loved her son’s uncle more than his father. These thoughts can
cause resentment towards his mother and therefore causing a strain in their relationship. This
whole ordeal develops a sensitive part in his character.
Speaking of his father dying. This eve...