In the play Hamlet, we see a man who is driven to revenge after the murder of his father. However, this man, the titular character of the play, Hamlet, is indecisive and goes through a variety of problems in his quest for revenge. He is supported or schemed against by a variety of characters, many…
How sanity affects Hamlet, its characters and plot: Sanity Hamlet faking his insanity Horatio’s continuous support seems to keep Hamlet from falling off the brink Ophelia’s death brings an end to Hamlet’s facade, and he confronts Claudius and Laertes Laertes learned to think clearly during his fight with Hamlet Insanity Ophelia driven crazy by father’s…
Claudius poisons many of the characters in Hamlet both literally and metaphorically: Almost all of the poisoning is Claudius’ fault Literally: Poison is used in Claudius and Laertes’ plot to kill Hamlet Laertes’ sword has poison on it, and Hamlet’s drink is also poisoned in case Laertes can’t kill him “I’ll have prepar’d him A…
Significance/ Role Noblewomen of Denmark Daughter of Polonius Sister of Laertes Hamlet’s love Character Traits and General Facts Ophelia demonstrates purity, the innocence and virtue of women She is childlike and naïve in nature She is unaware of the harsh realities of life Although she truly loves Hamlet, she is very loyal and obedient to…