The Legitimacy of Hamlets Ambitions

Shakespeare’s Hamlet offers the story of a young uncongenial man named Prince Hamlet who is experiencing an unfortunate death to his father, King Hamlet, by the unpardonable actions of the king’s own brother, Claudius. Shakespeare portrays Hamlet as the story’s protagonist who distinctively interacts with supporting characters in the play each in a different manner. By analyzing Shakespeare’s designed speech patterns for Hamlet one can truly see the actuality of Hamlet’s claims and differentiate the true meaning of his soliloquies as opposed to his normal verbal exchanges with characters. For instance, Hamlet’s soliloquies exemplify his authentic feelings and emotions, which would possibly put him in a great deal of turmoil if expressed among other characters. In opposition, Hamlet is much more confident in his speech patterns while engaging in conversations with other characters. He illustrates a more optimistic side, which he rarely presents in his soliloquies. Rather in Hamlet’s soliloquies he is much more open to all ideas and states whatever he feels is necessary. By examining Hamlets speech patterns one can distinguish the authenticity of his intentions and desires by analyzing the tone, types of words, and syntax, which Shakespeare utilizes to convey the true meaning of each character’s intention portrayed in the play.