WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

Thesis Statement

Shakespeare has used symbolism through out his play ”Hamlet”. Whereas in the poem “When in Disgrace with Fortune and Men's Eyes” he emphasize on the use of metaphors, in (Shall I Compare Thee to a summer's Day) he focuses on the summer's lease hath all too short a date.

Introduction: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, by William Shakespeare was a successful play in elaboration of the moral theme of attempted murder whereas Dr.Faustas by Christopher Malowe was a successful play in elaboration of a social theme of a doctor and his responsibility to the society. (Shakespeare & Hapgood 1999)

Discussion

Murder is a moral theme that strongly prevails in the society according to the play Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by Shakespeare. However it is usually aroused by different reasons. Some individuals resort to murder just because of the sadist nature that lies within their personalities. Others resort to murder as a way of revenging back to the people they believe have wronged them. In the wake of all these reasons, individuals plotting to commit murder often hesitate before doing this immoral act because of some guilty reactions that they might be having within. Others hesitate when they think of the consequences that will arise as a result of committing murder. This may lead to them postponing these evil thoughts that may be rushing through their brains. (Shakespeare & Hapgood 1999)

Over the years, Shakespeare has been able to reflect various themes in his plays. Murder is one of them and it is best illustrated by the character Hamlet in his play Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Shakespeare portrays how Hamlet is pressured by the thought of committing murder. As the scenes roll by, Shakespeare displays how Hamlet keeps on procrastinating murder. He thinks of several things that may happen if he commits murder and even tries to coin reasons that will make him restrain from committing this act. (Shakespeare & Hapgood 1999)

And so he goes to heaven, And so am I revenged. Shakespeare, act three. This explains how even when one decides to resort to murder as a means of revenge, they will still be bothered by the fact that the enemy might end up gaining while they lose. Therefore they may end up delaying this act so that they can come up with a better way that according to them will make them enjoy the revenge and not put the enemy at any gaining position. (Shakespeare & Hapgood 1999)

How all occasions do inform against me. And spur my dull revenge! Shakespeare, act four. This gives a better explanation of how anyone contemplating murder as revenge comes to the conclusion to just go ahead and do it. They think that all those reasons that might have stopped them were just unjustifiable and so they should just do what they have to do without hesitation. This even further explains why murder has always been used when seeking revenge. Individuals think that it is the best way to get back at ...