A person who wants to become a good king needs to have outstanding qualities such as intelligence, honesty, ability to work hard and so on. Fortunately, Hamlet has the qualities that I mentioned above, which was one of the principal reasons why the Danish population supported him. He was respected by the people in his country. He was also a very educated person, studying at the Wittenberg University. Another reason why Hamlet could become a good king was that he grew up in an aristocratic. This was an advantage for Hamlet because his father was a king, and Hamlet could grow up to be the future king by getting some knowledge in his childhood from his father. He knew what his father did as a king, so he would know what he had to do in his throne as a king. …show more content…
Hamlet was also ingenious, which can be seen when Hamlet has the chance to kill Claudius when he is in the church. He knows nobody is around and that it would be very simple for him to kill Claudius, who has his back towards him. He thinks about it though, compares the good and the bad and comes to a conclusion that he does not want to kill him if he is clean of sins for he should go to purgatory like his father. He questions everything; when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern come suddenly; he asks them and soon finds the concealed truth that they were called on by Claudius. Another example of that would be, when he first comes in contact with the ghost, Hamlet is very cautious about believing him and proves it himself before acting on the news that the ghost brings. To do this he had the players put on a play to show Claudius was guilty. Hamlet also has the qualities of a good friend. Throughout the play there are countless acts of deceit and other troubling things between relationships. The only two people who remain true to each other are Hamlet and
The Search for an Honorable Leader in Hamlet and Macbeth Hamlet clearly defines a good leader in this passage in Hamlet; "Look here, upon this picture, and on this, The counterfeit presentment of two brothers. See, what a grace was seated on this brow; Hyperions' curls; the front of Jove himself; An eye like Mars, to threaten and command; A station like the herald Mercury New-lighted on a heaven-kissing hill; A combination and a form indeed, Where every God did seem to set his seal To give the world assurance of a man." Act III Sc. IV   ; He states that an individual must attain the qualities: grace, leadership, well roundedness, and reverence. Using Hamlet's definition,
Hamlet is a character that we love to read about and analyze. His character is so realistic, and he is so romantic and idealistic that it is hard not to like him. He is the typical young scholar facing the harsh reality of the real world. In this play, Hamlet has come to a time in his life where he has to see things as they really are. Hamlet is an initiation story. Mordecai Marcus states "some initiations take their protagonists across a threshold of maturity and understanding but leave them enmeshed in a struggle for certainty"(234). And this is what happens to Hamlet.
They believed that God picked who was to be king, and that because of this, they must worship, and obey his beliefs and orders. King Hamlet was seen as being a very respectable king, and a very good ruler. However, today, the idea of a king is again, very different.
In the play Hamlet, the young prince never does have the chance to become king. Shortly after his uncle Claudius dies, so does young Hamlet. Therefore, many readers wonder whether the prince would have made a good king. Hamlet would indeed make a great king due to his compassion, loyalty, and intelligence.
After encountering his father’s ghost, Hamlet finds out Claudius has murdered his father thus, sets a goal to kill Claudius. Although he has one goal, Hamlet makes harmful decisions that strongly affects other around him. The author describes the situation shortly after Polonius dies to Hamlet and says, “Hamlet says, ‘Thou wretched, rash, intruding fool, farewell. I took thee for thy better. Take thy fortune. Thou find’st to be too busy is some danger’” (3.4.32-34). This quote displays Hamlet’s character as foolish and hasty. To explain, Hamlet does not use logical reasoning to figure out who is behind the curtain but rather makes the decision quickly to stab the unknown figure. His strong passion to kill Claudius causes this event to occur. Not only does Hamlet commit harsh actions but also speaks harsh words. The author describes Ophelia and Hamlet conversing and says, “Hamlet says, “I have heard of your paintings too, well enough. God has given you one face, and you make yourselves another. You jig and amble, and you lisp; and nickname God's creatures and make your wantonness your ignorance’” (3.1.144-148). This quote displays how Hamlet speaks without using logical reasoning such as how Ophelia might love him and how she believes he loves her. He is strictly focused on killing Claudius and has no care for what he does to others. To add on, this also
As well as Hamlet is giving clues to Claudius, that Hamlet knows who killed his father. Hamlet asks for a play that gives the same story line to scare his uncle. This is a tactic to send not only Hamlet into insanity but also Claudius. The tactic of the play works Claudius is fearful of what Hamlet knows about the murder of King Hamlet. Prince Hamlet is now fearful of everyone that is proximate to him. Hamlet cerebrates that everyone is out to get him. Hamlet even endeavors to verbalize to his mother to convince her that Claudius killed King Hamlet. Even when Hamlet tells Gertrude, it is as though she thinks Hamlet is making it up. Claudius is victualing into Hamlet 's suspicion by sending people to Hamlet and ascertain what he knows. This makes Hamlet not trust anyone that he knows.
Kingship is not for everybody, it is only limited to certain individuals that manifest key attributes needed to lead a nation. A good ruler needs to be honest, hardworking, intelligent and the capability to gain full support of a nation. In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the question of whether the main character Hamlet deserves the throne is observed. He faces many trials and tribulations such as the death of his father, and the pursuit of justice for Ghost Hamlet. But however many obstacles he undergoes, he manages to come out strong and maintains a good qualities. Attributes of intelligent thinking, meticulous actions, and good relationship with his countrymen present in Hamlet suggests that he would have been a good king.
...f so that there is no chance of Claudius entering heaven. Although Hamlet's patience can be seen as an example of his procrastination, I think that it is rather a sign of rationality. Hamlet shows himself perfectly capable of action, as well as of rational thought, in escaping the king's armed guard, dispatching Pg. 6 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to their deaths in England, dealing with the pirates and making it back to Denmark. In addition, the letter Horatio from him through the ambassador bound for England is clear and precise and shows no signs of a befuddled mind. Finally, I am convinced of Hamlet's sanity by his very normal reactions to the people around him. He is perfectly sane, friendly and courteous with the players, giving them good acting tips which they appreciate and respect. When Polonius and Claudius test the theory of rejected love by "loosing" Ophelia to him, Hamlet acts completely rationally. In the end, he avenges his father by killing Claudius not through an act of madness, but as a result of Claudius's own treachery.
By far, Hamlet is the best piece of writing ever written by William Shakespeare in my opinion. In most tragedies heroes die in the worse manner ever; in the play Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet commits suicide, and like that Hamlet dies by getting stabbed with a poison blade. The theme appearance versus reality has shown a lot throughout this play. Things may appear to be one way, but in reality, it’s a different allusion to many evil circumstances. Many characters throughout the play tends to hide behind a different personality than what they portray in reality. There are four different characters that tend to show a different personality Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Polonius, and King Claudius. These characters have a different incognito. They give off the impression of being nice and truthful, but in reality they are filled with dishonesty and evilness.
Hamlet also shows that he is clever in this play. One way that Hamlet's cleverness is shown in this play is the way that he reacts after he sees his father's ghost for the first time. He makes Horatio and Marcellus swear that they did not see the ghost and to also swear that they will not reveal that Hamlet is only pretending to be insane. You can also see how Hamlet is clever in his plan to reveal Claudius as his father's murderer. In his plan the players that are visiting the castle will reenact the murder of Hamlet's father in the lines that Hamlet has written for them. This plan works because when Claudius sees the reenactment he runs out of the room in fright, revealing to Hamlet and everyone else that Claudius did indeed murder Hamlet I.
With his thinking mind Hamlet does not become a typical vengeful character. Unlike most erratic behavior of individuals seeking revenge out of rage, Hamlet considers the consequences of his actions. What would the people think of their prince if he were to murder the king? What kind of effect would it have on his beloved mother? Hamlet considers questions of this type which in effect hasten his descision. After all, once his mother is dead and her feelings out of the picture , Hamlet is quick and aggressive in forcing poison into Claudius' mouth. Once Hamlet is certain that Claudius is the killer it is only after he himself is and and his empire falling that he can finally act.
Claudius, the uncle of Prince Hamlet and the King in the play, has his secret guilty conscience exposed when he is shown a theatrical performance that mirrors the horrible situation he is in, causing his reality of death to be immediately determined by Hamlet. At the beginning of the play, Hamlet is told by the ghost of his father of how Claudius robbed him “of life, of crown, [and] of queen”; however, Hamlet cannot accuse Claudius of murder due to the fact that he has not revealed any sign of guilt to him, or to any other character in the play (I. V. 75). Shakespeare purposely uses an aside to reveal Claudius’ true emotions of how he believes his deed “is...ugly [and such a] / heavy burden” so that the audience can visualize how one hides
Hamlet has a more of an impulsive nature, that he struggles to control through out the play, however Claudius has a more methodical nature. He is very indecisive and sometimes this leads to a hasty decision in which he gives his enemies the advantage. When he encounters the Ghost for the first time, he wants to appear brave in front of Marcellus and Horatio, so he decides to say,
Covering up his murder of Hamlet Sr., Claudius addresses the citizens of a very “tragic” accident “Though yet of Hamlet our dear brother’s death… to bear our hearts in grief…”(1.2.3) where Hamlet Sr. was bit by a venomous snake. Following events of Hamlet’s demented behavior, Claudius lies to gertrude about his relationship with Hamlet saying “But so much was our love…”(4.1.20) to make her believe he wasn’t going to do anything that would harm her son. Hamlet though, knows all along that Claudius is only putting on a facade to hide his demons, and follows him all along on his actions. When Rosencrantz and Guildenstern have an encounter with Hamlet, Hamlet tells them they are only being used by Claudius “When he needs what you have gleaned, it is but squeezing you, and, sponge, you shall be dry
In the opening of the play, Hamlet is confronted by the ghost of his father and told to revenge his "foul and most unnatural murder". Later on, however, Hamlet begins to doubt the ghost. He then thinks up the murder of Gonzago to verify the truthfulness of the ghost and also to allow himself more time. After learning the truth, Hamlet continues to procrastinate the killing of Claudius. Although Hamlet is full of purpose, he lacks the ability to carry out his intentions, and thus allows his character flaw to eventually destroy him.