Final Blog

Hamlet’s indecisive behaviour has been constantly portrayed throughout the play. From his antic disposition involving Ophelia, Polonius, Guildenstern and Rosencrantz, and etc., his actions have not always been truthful to himself. His mind clearly operates in a unique way, allowing him to act differently in order to trick people. I believe the reluctance Hamlet demonstrates in not being able to kill his Uncle generates from the thoughts in his jumbled mind. For example, he may think killing is the right thing to do at one point, but then he may remember his mother, and how she would feel losing another husband. The loss of a loved one heavily impacts people, and as the link provided demonstrates, there are multiple steps to take shortly after the result of losing a loved one. It is a long process that brings nothing but pain to the effected, and I believe Gertrude would have a tough time handling this pain if it was to happen to her again.  I think his unique mind is reasonable for his actions, and why he delays. Shakespeare has created Hamlet’s identity demonstrating that everyone handles situations in different ways. It is very relatable to the current world, in the sense that everyone is different and thinks differently, such as Hamlet.  I also think Shakespeare created Hamlet’s character in this way because it creates a more intensifying plot, always keeping readers wondering what Hamlet may do next. Motifs are constantly demonstrated in Shakespeare’s literature, and madness is a motif that Hamlet proves throughout the play. In conclusion, Hamlet’s strange behaviour throughout the play is, I believe, triggered by his indecisive mind, a reasonable excuse. The delay has reason behind it, and Hamlets actions allow the reader to remain engaged in the play, and interested in what Hamlet may do next. Decision making is something that occurs every day in normal society, and the main issue in this play of Hamlet’s delay can relate to the current world. People always have choices they need to make, sometimes harder than others, and as long as it may take them, they always need to find an ultimate answer.