Why Is Hamlet Noble

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a) Hamlet is an exceptional man primarily because of his bravery, loyalty, and intelligence. For instance, when the ghost appeared to him, he showed his bravery when he went to follow it. Including that, he also shows bravery when he accepts his mission to get his “revenge” (1.5.31). To continue, Hamlet shows loyalty to Ophelia when she states to Polonius that he has shown her his love in an “honorable fashion” (1.3.111). Not only is he loyal to Ophelia, but he is also loyal to his friend Horatio. He is noble of character and recognizes that Horatio is a “just man” (3.2.48). Towards the end of the play, Hamlet is consistent with his friendship with Horatio when he prevents Horatio from committing suicide. Horatio comments that while Hamlet is dying, he was truly “noble” …show more content…

In order to “catch the conscience of the king” (2.2.584) he devises a play paralleling the events he believed led up to his father’s death. His indecisiveness is the factor that inhibits him acting, therefore finding out that his Uncle is truly guilty, he is able to justify his exploit. This critical point of recognition is what calls Hamlet to action, and prior to his death, can find peace in the knowledge that it truly was the “murderous, damnèd Dane” (5.2.326) who killed his father. Another instance of recognition Hamlet has is in the gravedigger scene, where he meditates on the fact that all humans are mortal and comes to the realization that he too, will eventually be the “quintessence of dust” (2.2.304). This self-knowledge prior to his death has caused him to understand that there is a “special providence in the fall of a sparrow” (5.2.207-208), meaning every death has a purpose coming from the heavens, and his purpose is to restore order to the realm. Throughout the play, Hamlets complicated path to catharsis leads him to accept his fate and the understanding that all he can do it be prepared to face

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