Tragic Flaw In Hamlet

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Stephanie Coleman Prof. Wagner English 1202 27 February 2015 Need Title Shakespeare’s Hamlet is the center of controversy in more ways than one. Hamlet, the play’s main character is the textbook quintessential person to be defined as a tragic hero. His noble intentions of taking revenge for his father form in the beginning of the play; however as the play comes to a close the only conceivable ending to polish off the final act is his own death. While his death is in the final act, Hamlet does not live far enough into the play to see his work come together in its entirety. Just as the classic tragic hero, Hamlet possesses a tragic flaw. While there are many flaws in Hamlets character, it is his understanding of the power of words and language …show more content…

The end result for each and every character have in one way or another has somehow been affected by words. In many ways, every character’s sense of reality has been created and further shaped because of their relationship Hamlet and his language and words towards them. Many times in the play, it is very evident what his tragic flaw is. Another instance of Hamlet’s verbose behavior effecting the play are in his actions towards Ophelia. His actions around and to her are certainly not what drove her to commit suicide, but his language and the words he speaks do. While he too treats Ophilia as a child and belittles her, he goes a step farther and tells her she is turning into a “breeder of sinners” in place of ignoring her or shunning her (3.1.122-123). By him using a less of physical approach, he used his words to harm her even more deeply. Contrasting to the numerous of different characters, Hamlet comprehends and fully appreciates his own skills with complex language and word. He uses his gift, above all, to achieve his goals. His and Ophelia’s interactions are only a single example of his powerful usage of …show more content…

In a general sense, Hamlet is a contemplative character and in any regular sense that may not have resulted in a problem. Hamlet over the course of the play hesitates and questions the correctness of his plans for revenge, and also seems to question if his motivations are genuine. Nonetheless, being a member of the royal family tends to place him in more negative and stressful situations than a normal character of person would have. This causes his brings his commitment with words to such a high standard that he is nearly crippled with

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