The Phases Of Hamlet

Hamlet 1 represents the Hamlet before his father’s murder. He is a university student who loves to study and is devoted to philosophical questions. He’s very calculated, analytical, and intelligent. Hamlet 2 refers to Hamlet after his father’s murder. He becomes obsessed with proving the murderer and is often perceived as mad. He is no longer very logical and over analyzes situations always thinking and never acting. Hamlet 3 represents the Hamlet who is aware of Claudius’ guilt. He is brash and full of anger and passion. His actions often occur with little or no pr

Hamlet 3 is full of action caused by major plot developments involving Hamlet’s fixations. Hamlet is obsessed with finding the true murderer of his father. “A whole one I. For thou dost know, O Damon dear, this realm dismantled was of Jove himself; and now reins here a very, very pajock.” (3.2.286-290) When Claudius’ guilt causes him to leave the play, Hamlet 3 follows to kill him and avenge his father’s death. Hamlet is obsessed with his Mother’s decisions, especially the ones involving her romantic/sex life. When the Queen states: “Hamlet, thou hast thy father much offended.” (3.4.10) A debate over his mother’s history with both Kings ensues. When he realizes someone is hiding in her bed chambers Hamlet 3 blindly stabs through the tapestry hoping to kill her lover: “How now? A rat? Dead for a ducat, dead!” (3.4.24)

The play Hamlet is a multilayered as the character himself. The debates have raged on through the centuries on the key to explaining the plot and the solution for the man’s character. The realization that there are so many levels truly helps when searching to answ

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