Theme Analysis on Justice, Revenge, and Morality
In Hamlet, Shakespeare conveys that depraved deeds will never be left without fair justice, as can be supported by the actions which the ghost of Hamlet desires his son to pursue. Upon Hamlet’s return from the grave, an aura of discontent blankets the mind of his fellow nobleman as well as his “righteous” son. Given that Claudius poisoned Hamlet in order to seize his crown and wife, Hamlet feels the utter need to revenge his death. The notions for his murder were brimmed with both lust and avarice for power, and Hamlet states that he himself will not leave purgatory until his valued son is given the hierarchical crown. Claudius is in no way worthy to hold such a prestigious honor, and instead must face a fate equal to that which Hamlet suffered.
With heaven and the informed noblemen against Claudius, his position is foreshadowed to be soon stripped away. Without the moral consent to govern, the nature of power is in spite of Claudius. The revengeful deed to seize the crown is but an act justified – returning power to the son of highest worth. If the king is to be corrupt, then so shall his followers, who will thus lead to the empires disintegration. With the presence of corrupted power, the fall of Denmark is greatly represented with lucid allusions to Rome. If Denmark is to experience an equal sense of corruption, then they will suffer the equal doom of those in the past. However, if they are to rid of this decadence ever present, then their empire is conveyed to stand firm as those in power are revered by the omnipotent God above.
Character Analysis on Hamlet (Main Character)
In Hamlet, Shakespeare portrays the protagonist, Hamlet, to be an individual who is in accordance to the nature of laws, as supported by his righteous commitment to the ghost of his father. From the commencement of the playwright, a sense of malice has been continually illustrated within the conceptions of Hamlet’s thoughts. The incestuous misfortunes committed by Claudius casts a mood of disrespect toward his every action. With Hamlet now feeling the obligation to rid of this vice man’s power, his incentives now represent a morally straight path to redeem a status that once belonged to him. Hamlet cannot live with the immorality present within his father’s empire, and must thus rid of it. His ascent to power is conveyed to have a moral reason, and in with that, his obligation seems inevitable.
Of course, the outcome can not be verified to result in the direct descendant of hierarchical power, but it can be greatly supported. It is significantly conveyed that Claudius’ actions were corrupt, but it cannot be completely verified on whether Hamlet’s actions will receive complete praise. Since Hamlet will need to commit some form of degenerate proceedings to rise to the throne, his demeanor is slightly clouded with avarice to attain such power. Hamlet is remaining loyal to his revered father, but the idea of revenge can also be attributed to evil. Instead of allowing the angels of heaven to cast down their disgruntlement, Hamlet takes matters into his own hands. He has received message from his father to consign his uncle from his disapproved position and will do what is necessary to please his father. Hamlet may not be the one to have the complete justification for his dealings, but in his own eyes, his future deeds seem to typify the greatest act of righteousness.
Shakespeare, William. “Hamlet”. 1564-1616.
