... he has yet to take advantage of the opportunity he has had to kill Claudius. The irony lies in that he continues to ponder why he has not done anything, as he concludes that he ponders too much. Hamlet relates to Fortinbras because of the similarities in their situations, but envies him because of the drastically different approach he takes to honor his father ... . Hamlet refers to Fortinbras as a "divine prince" because he respects what Fortinbras is doing to honor his father. However, Hamlet also exhibits self-loathing in the process. Rightly to be great Is not to ... stir without gr...

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... he has yet to take advantage of the opportunity he has had to kill Claudius. The irony lies in that he continues to ponder why he has not done anything, as he concludes that he ponders too much. Hamlet relates to Fortinbras because of the similarities in their situations, but envies him because of the drastically different approach he takes to honor his father ... . Hamlet refers to Fortinbras as a "divine prince" because he respects what Fortinbras is doing to honor his father. However, Hamlet also exhibits self-loathing in the process. Rightly to be great Is not to ... stir without gr...

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... why he has not done anything, and then he decides that he contemplates too much! It is made apparent that Hamlet is connected to Fortinbras. He references Fortinbras as a "divine prince." (IV, iv,45-47) Hamlet deeply respects what Fortinbras has done in honoring his father, and is ashamed because he turned his back when his family's honor became an issue. Rightly to be great Is ... not to stir without great argument But greatly to find quarrel in a straw When honor's at stake (IV, iv, 55-58). For the remainder of this soliloquy ... , Hamlet is concentrated again on his course of ... ...

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... act, from which has no chance for salvation, whereby he will go to hell upon death. During Hamlet's soliloquy in Act IV, Hamlet hears of the actions of Fortinbras. When honor's at the stake. How stand I then, That have a father killed, a mother stained, Excitements of my reason and my blood, And let all sleep, while to my shame I see ... II, III, and IV, one is able to see the internal struggle which Hamlet faces regarding the revenge of his father's death, and the epiphany he has when he learns of the plans of Fortinbras to invade Denmark. From Hamlet's soliloquies in Act I and III, o...

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... himself up, he is still acting rational and calucuating in his need for definiet proof. Hamlet's soliloquy in Act IV is in direct contrast to his former thoughts. He voices these new opinions after he is ordered to go to England and encounters Prince Fortinbras along the way. Similar to the previous soliloquy, because once again Hamlet's interaction with with other's forces his passionate nature out ... . After seeing Prince Fortinbras willing to sacrifice hundreds of men's ... lives for a single plot of land, something within Hamlet awakens. He condemns himself of inaction and curses al...

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... . The ghost tells him to remember his purpose. Gertrude thinks Hamlet is mad as the ghost is only visible to Hamlet. He denies his madness "I essentially am not in madness, But mad in craft". Hamlet readily agrees to go to England perhaps it is his way of escaping the guilt of idleness. When he meets with Fortinbras's army it reminds him that his task is incomplete ... . Fortinbras who is "strong of arm" takes action when honour is at stake and does not let scruples get in the way. Hamlet questions his delay "Now whether it be bestial oblivion, or some craven scruple of thinking ... befo...

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... it. Though, it is this very same mask that begins to fit his face. We can start to see his secret becoming a splinter in his mind, as if thoughts become two sided. Yet another hint into Hamlet's madness appears in Act III:ii, by which he already stages a play and by doing so, will let him know the truth of his Father's murderer ... and at the same time allow Claudius to see his plan. After the he decides Hamlet then tries to logically reason which direction in life, or choice, is dignified to pursue. Hamlet first makes the choice then he decides which one is better. This is not the reas...

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... indecisive on how to channel his emotions into a productive plan. After much thought, he decides that he will seek revenge through Claudius's guilt (Hazlitt). This is shown in Hamlet's soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 2. "Had he the motive and the cue for passion That I have? He would drown the stage with tears And cleave the general ear with horrid speech, Make mad ... illustration of his inability to coordinate his thoughts and actions, which might be considered his tragic flaw (Coleridge). In Act 4, Scene 4, Hamlet compares his inaction with Fortinbras's action (Coleridge). He captures a n...

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