Diction In Hamlet

    The Shakespearean tragedy Hamlet features two female characters in main roles, Ophelia and Gertrude. They are similar in a surprising number of ways. This essay proposes to elucidate the reader on their likeness or similarity.

He is telling Ophelia that he never loved her and that she should go to a nunnery. He is saying this out of hate towards women. Since Hamlet's mother has caused him great pain, Hamlet is now putting it out towards women in general. This is clearly shown with the next thing he says that women are breeders of sinners. He is saying here that everyone is a sinner but in a way he is putting it that it is a woman's fault for bringing them into the world.

Hamlet is very private with his grief. His mourning for his father is long and drawn out. He mulls over how he is going to act and defers action until a perfect moment.

     Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, is a complex play, filled with layers of meaning. These are often revealed through the madness of the characters and the theme of madness throughout the play. Although Hamlet and Ophelia are the only characters thought to be so afflicted, the reactions of other characters to this madness mirrors their own preoccupations.

Hamlet is the prince of Denmark, whose uncle and mother betray him. Ophelia, a pure figure in the play, loves Hamlet, but he and her mind betray her. Through conflicts between their minds, and interactions with others, the madness of Ophelia and Hamlet progressed into something more than they could handle. With a lack of support given by their families, or peers, they only spiraled deeper into themselves. In the play, Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, the author uses the characterization of Hamlet and Ophelia’s insanity to further illustrate how madness is a vehicle to truth.

Throughout Hamlet, Shakespeare objectifies women in a very sexual manner. The women are seen as objects of sexual pleasure, rather than actual beings, similar to the role of Bond Girls in 007 Movies. Firstly, Ophelia learns that her mind and body are entirely different. Hamlet teaches her that her beauty and dignity cannot both be correct. He states, if she is “honest… fair” she “should admit no discourse to her beauty,” because her beauty will transform her into a “bawd”, a madam or prostitute (3.1.108-114).

Prince Hamlet is a prime example of a man who disrespects and disregards women and their feelings. Throughout the play, Prince Hamlet manipulates Ophelia multiple times. For example, in Act 2 Scene 1, Ophelia states “My lord, as I was sewing in my closet, Lord Hamlet, with his doublet all unbrac’d; No hat upon his head; his stockings foul’d, Ungarter’d, and down-gyved to his ancle; 90 Pale as his shirt; his knees knocking each other; And with

“behavior or thinking that is very foolish or dangerous” and “intense anger” are clearly seen in the play. “Seems,” madam? Nay, it is. I know not “seems.” 'Tis not alone my inky cloak, good mother, Nor customary suits of solemn black, Nor windy suspiration of forced breath, Together with all forms, moods, shapes of grief, That can denote me truly.

“Frailty, thy name is woman” (1.2. 150)! This controversial line, followed by several more from the play Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, displays a common view towards women that portrays them as being weak and reliant on men. Throughout the play, two women, Ophelia and Gertrude, are shown to be dependent on the men in their lives. They both take on a senselessly obedient state of mind. Even though they share this common characteristic, Ophelia and Gertrude are very different characters. Ophelia is a beautiful, young woman who is the love interest of the protagonist, Hamlet. Ophelia obeys her father, Polonius, without hesitation and has very little experience with making her own decisions. Gertrude was the wife of Old Hamlet, and is now the wife of Claudius, the current king and Old Hamlet’s brother. Gertrude desires affection and status more than she cares about the truth of what happened to her late husband. The men in this play have no sense of how they treat the females. This patriarchal way of life was prominent in the late 16th century and early 17th century which was about the time that Hamlet was written and performed. This relationship between the genders is interconnected within the play and with society during that particular time period. The characters of Ophelia and Gertrude were solid examples of how women were viewed as inferior to men during this time in history.

In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, one of the most important themes is apparent madness. It is consistent throughout the play, mainly through the actions and thoughts of Hamlet, Ophelia and Laertes. However, there are other themes that have a significant impact on the conflicts and overall development of the play as well as the characters themselves. Shakespeare developed the play where Hamlet is not just simply about madness but includes many others including appearance vs. reality and revenge, to tie together important emotions and ideas making the play what it is.

The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is one of Shakespeare’s most tragic plays. Most of the characters in this play suffered a heartbreaking death, although, all of the characters faced anger, regret, madness or distress. Madness was a reoccurring theme in this play, two characters portrayed this more than others. Ophelia and Hamlet faced similar fates, with similarities and differences along the way, all to do with their madness.

The use of descriptive language is important for the writer to entertain, persuade and teleport the reader into their work. Descriptive use and imagery allow the reader to experience the setting, sound, taste, and mood as if they can live through it. Which takes us to Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Not only does he use exceptional details and imagery throughout the play between the characters, but the way he uses word allows us to put ourselves into the play as if we can feel what they feel. It also allows us to experience and go through the play as if we are in it also. So in this paper, I would like to focus on a few major moments where I believe Shakespeare descriptive language is the strongest.

In the play Hamlet, the two women are shamed by the main protagonist due to his harsh words. Ophelia, the lover of Hamlet, is verbally abused by Hamlet causing her to feel worthless. While Claudius and Polonius are spying on Ophelia and Hamlet, Hamlet says, “Get thee to a nunnery. Why, wouldst thou be a breeder/ of sinners?” (3.1.121-122). Hamlet humiliates Ophelia by calling her unpleasant names and telling her that she should not reproduce because she would only bring evil to the world. Hearing such a comment from her romantic

    Queen Gertrude and Ophelia, the main female characters in Shakespeare’s dramatic tragedy Hamlet, have a variety of personal qualities and experiences in common. This essay, with the help of literary critics, will explore this commonality.

That man is aware that he is like gold whereupon Ophelia is bronze, incapable of courting him. Didst Ophelia taketh heed on what I hath said ere I hath left to Paris? Even so, Hamlet could has't manipulated her into being with him for the sake of temporary lust while he grieved ov'r his dead father. Hamlet must be the source of that lady madness. But what if 't be true she didst taketh heed? Alas, what difference would t has't made? It fits her wisdom so far to believe it. Oh but my words betray my true love for my dearest Ophelia. I could not bring myself to watch. At which hour did her madness conquer? Such cowardice I bore. Oh rest well my sweet Ophelia. May she be the sweetest flower of all fields amongst the daisies and long purples, gentle and untouched. Sunshine where she smiles. Whither rain doest pour no more but only to