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  • Essay / The Theme of Tragedy in Hamlet - 1199

    In the beginning, Hamlet was described as one of the most beloved characters of all. He respected everyone, including his mother, when his mother asked him not to go to Burlington, he replied, "I will obey you to the best of my ability, ma'am." » (1.2.120). This quote proves that Hamlet respected and obeyed his mother and did so in a very polite manner. After confirming that Claudius is the murderer, he goes to his mother to tell her about his role play. But suddenly he starts talking to his mother very aggressively, he says: “I took you for your best; take your fortune; You find that you are too busy in the face of danger, let your hands wring: peace! Sit down, and let me squeeze your heart, for that is what I will do” (3.4.32-35). To this the queen replies: “What have I done that you dare to move your tongue in such a rude noise against me? (3.4.48-49). Hamlet behaves very strangely towards his mother, he speaks very aggressively and scolds her without giving her a reason. Faced with this behavior, his mother appears very confused and upset when she asks the reason for his rude behavior. This act of Hamlet shows the audience that he has lost all respect for his mother. Another act of Hamlet that proves he has lost his emotions is when he accidentally kills Polonius. The only mourning he does for Polonius is when he says, “You, wretched, rash, intrusive, farewell” (3.4.32). He calls Polonius an intrusive fool and bids him farewell. By this, it can be