Self Reliance In Hamlet

Hamlet appears to be comparatively high in compliance. However, rather than being influenced by social norms, he alone sets the standards for his compliancy. He holds himself at a distance and is careful not to allow his thoughts to be easily read. Staying out of the limelight, he carefully observes his surroundings. He is very cautious and typically does not act impulsively, although he does have fantasies about killing and will occasionally lash out in words. For fear of failure he does not naturally take risks; rather, he will vigilantly analyze the circumstances and only act when he is confident he can control the situation. Therefore, it is his inner discipline that keeps Hamlet compliant.

Hamlet had a seemingly perfect opportunity to

However, this test also provides a look at Hamlet’s more vulnerable and deep emotional side. Hamlet spends hours upon hours pondering life. He obsesses about events he feels have adversely affected him. However, he also believes these events are quite simply consequences of existence and that life itself may not be worth living. He is convinced that he is one of the few sincere people in the world; therefore he has no tolerance for people he perceives as abusive. As a result, each negative experience pushes him further away from people and deeper into his preoccupation with the tragedy and cruelty in his

This is evident in that he has forsaken all his worldly interests, hobbies and relationships in order to honor his deceased father. He continues to publically demonstrate his grief by donning black garments appropriate for mourning. His general disposition is morose; seemingly dejected and despondent. When questioned, he insists his grief is much deeper than what his dark clothes and mood reveals. He responds in a passive-aggressive manner; therefore suggesting because others do not act the same way they clearly care more about their outwardly appearance than the death of his