... The Great Gatsby of Betrayal. "I want to wait here till Daisy goes to bed. Good night, old sport" (153). In this novel Daisy betrays Gatsby by no longer showing affection. In Hamlet, betrayal is also an important theme. When Hamlet's father is murdered in the night, his mother remarries in no time, showing no emotion for her former husband's death. This is betrayal to Hamlet, since she ... does not show the same sorrow that he does towards the late king, and ends up marring his murder. ""What have I done?...Hamlet: Such an act that blurs the grace and blush of modesty, calls virtue hypo...

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... (I.V.24). One could say that this quote means that Prince Hamlet's father was killed by his uncle who is now the king of Denmark. One could say that he was sane because when he found out about his fathers death he wanted to seek revenge on his uncle who killed his dad. Some would ... not be, that is the question" (III.I.53).One could interpret this quote as meaning Prince Hamlet is contemplating whether or not to take it own life. One could say that by Prince Hamlet saying this he is completely sane because many people contemplate taking their lives everyday. On the other hand ... would...

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... Prince Together we have experienced many deaths but none so great as the death we will observe today: the death of our Prince Hamlet. Hamlet was a dear friend to me and to many others as well. He was willing to help those in need and always had an ear to listen. Hamlet was a noble man as well that would fight for his beliefs and for what he knew ... to be true. He suffered through many trials and tribulations in his short life. He had to experience the death of his father not ... and did not care. He sought after justice and nothing would stop him from fighting for it. He had to make s...

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... itys importance, as her actions play an important part in the life of her son, hamlet. gertrude, in the first half on the play, is a woman who seems to have no opinion of her own and is less intelligent than a queen is expected to be.for example her hasty marriage after her husband, king hamlet's death, and that also with her husband's brother, turns her own ... know what she does and what would be the effect of her actions on the lives of the people around her.when hamlet acuses her of marrying claudius out of lust, she admits her faults.her love for her son overshadows her love for he...

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... when he professes his love for her telling her "I did love you" (III.i.125). Immediately following his profession of love, Hamlet goes on to say that he never loved her. This juxtaposition of ideas can best be explained by the fact that Hamlet knew or suspected that his conversation was being observed which is why he asked Ophelia "Where's your father?" ... and knows that Polonius is plotting something. Another instance which demonstrates Hamlet's love for Ophelia through actions rather than words is when he insists she go to a nunnery. At first, it seems as though Hamlet is mocking...

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... that may have been love or would have grown into true love had it not been for the chain of events that occurred. Several things happened that prevented Hamlet's love for Ophelia to come to full bloom. Hamlet was extremely distraught over the marriage of Gertrude to Claudius. Hamlet who I believe once had a great love and respect for his mother, is now horrified and betrayed by his mother ... 's choice to marry so soon after his father's death. Not only is he upset over the hasty marriage, but he is ... also consumed with the apparent betrayal that surrounds him and when he asks Ophelia...

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... belief that a marriage should not exist between family members. Hamlet shows his anger in his first soliloquy, because this marriage is the one of external forces that compels Hamlet to confront his moral beliefs and values. If this event does not make Hamlet to face his moral beliefs, why Hamlet is so indignant about the marriage? Hamlet says, "By what it fed on, and yet ... take more than one month to decide. Moreover, did they respect Hamlet? They could have ask Hamlet's permission or what he thought of the marriage. As a result, the hasty marriage compels Hamlet to confront his mora...

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... it is her fault that he seems to be going mad. She innocently agrees to help spy on Hamlet without thinking of the possible consequences. During their encounter, Hamlet treats her as though she is utterly hateful. His sudden passionate change of attitude is very perplexing to Ophelia, as she has done nothing to intentionally anger him. Hamlet, possibly feeling betrayed by Ophelia or ... not." (3.1) Hurt by this harsh statement, she rreplies "I was the more deceived." This scene was the major turning point of their romantic relationship, especially when Hamlet demands "Get thee to a nunn...

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... women in general. It is the raging ideals that are responsible for his terrible treatment of dear, innocent Ophelia in Act 3. It is in Act III Scene i where the contemplation of Hamlet's love for Ophelia is found. Preceding his visit to her, Hamlet states in a soliloquy his famous "to be or not to be" speech in which he considers committing suicide. By this point, his purpose for ... revenge has made him all the more miserable, and cynical. As Ophelia enters, Hamlet's spirits seem to be aroused: "The fair Ophelia! Nymph in thy orisons be all my sins remembered" (3 • 1 • 89 - 90). Al...

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... mind was set on getting revenge towards Claudius so this lead Ophelia and Hamlet to tragedy because they were both acting crazy. Ophelia, as a female character is suppressed by hamlet in her romantic relationship with him as a cause of Hamlet's selfishness, self-destruction and developed hatred towards women. Throughout the play Hamlet, Hamlet only cares about his own misery happening in his life without thinking about ... real enemy, he should have been trying to murder Claudius, oh and speaking of Claudius, greed and love lead to his destruction, he wanted power, wealth and love theref...

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... on several general themes that run throughout literature. The least obvious theme is loneliness. In Hamlet most of the suffering and loneliness Hamlet endures is brought with the secrets and betrayals he is forced to keep. In the story there are many instances where Hamlet is left lone with nobody to talk with about his pain and how it upsets him. This along with the betrayals ... his uncle "A little more than kin, and less than kind." (I; ii; 65). He already distraught with the loss of his father but the addition of his cold, cruel uncle marrying Hamlet's beloved mother is too much for...

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... but he could not share his pain with anyone else. This was a factor that added to his suffering. We can also find many examples of Hamlet's despair due to betrayal from his so called friends. All of these factors not only contributed heavily to his depression, but caused his overall demise. Hamlet also feels intense betrayal from his mother. He trusted her and feels like she has ... disregarded any love she ever felt towards her former husband. Hamlet also encounters loneliness and despair from Ophelia. As part of Hamlet's "plan" to put on an antic disposition he distances himself from ...

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... unnatural murder." (Act 1, Sc 5, Ln 31). Hamlet swears to his father that he will revenge for him. "Haste me to know't, that I, with wings as swift as meditation or the thoughts of love, may sweep to my revenge" (Act 1, Sc 5, Ln 35-7). Hamlet is confused with his father's death not knowing what to believe. Even after the ghost scene, Hamlet seems to be undecided between the truth (was his ... father really murdered by his uncle?) and depression. Hamlet even considers suicide as a result to all this drama. "To be or not to be-that is the ... lying in her grave. "I loved Ophelia: forty t...

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... ,90). The dreariness of his everyday life has deprived him of anything substantial. The allusion presented in the image "Though I have seen my head [grown slightly bald] brought in upon platter" (82) parodies the theme of being disconnected. Prufrock draws a connection between himself and Hamlet's passivity of character, although, his greatness is incomparable to that of the king. "No! I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be; Am an ... attendant lord, one that will do/To swell a progress, start a scene or two" (111) He feels he is more like ... ...

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... in 2.2, and develop into a philosophical, unyielding character in 3.1. In Act 1, Scene 2, Hamlet is reacting to his mothers" hasty marriage to his uncle, Claudius. Hamlet is devastated that she could remarry after being widowed only two months. He makes references regarding the possibility of them having an adulterous relationship before his father's death. "Why, she would hang on him ... of his father and learned of the murderous act of Claudius. Upon hearing the tragic events that ensued, Hamlet vows revenge on Claudius; while in 2.2, readers learn that Hamlet has progressed into develo...

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... Hamlet. Look to't I charge you. Come your ways" (Act I, scene 3, line 87-135). Ophelia being obedient says, "I shall obey my Lord." She does what her father asks her out of respect for him. He tells her to not see or speak to Hamlet and she obeys his wish. Ophelia stops talking to Hamlet to ... obey her father but yet she does give into Hamlet's games when he asks her if he could lay his ... of yours That I have longed long to redeliver, I pray you now receive them- (Act III, scene 1, line 43-169). This expresses how Polonius, Ophelia's father, feels about Hamlet, he doesn't want Opheli...

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... Polonius thought their relationship would end arye anyway. On page 47 "Ay to catch woodcocks. I do know, when the blood burns, how prodigal the soul lends the tongue of vows......."-Polonius. Let love take its course. This Polonuis garbage created yet another problem. Ophelia then lies to Hamlet and deceives him. On page 131 "Let the doors be shut upon him that he may ... play the fool nowhere but in's own house. Farewell."- Hamlet. What injustice that is. Hamlet's attitude in the play changes toward Gertrude and Ophelia drastically and differently. At first Hamlet of course loved Ophel...

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... of the play that Ophelia has feelings for Hamlet and vice versa. Ophelia's father, Polonius, and her brother, Laertes, both advise her to forget about Hamlet and tell him that she can no longer see him. She does not want to do this but it is because she has been brought up to be obedient that she follows through with her father's wishes. She writes a letter to Hamlet ... a nun. Ophelia is very hurt by this rejection and gets even closer to confusion and insanity. The final occurrence that turned Ophelia from an innocent girl who just wanted to be able to love Hamlet without any objectio...

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... Polonius thought their relationship would end arye anyway. On page 47 "Ay to catch woodcocks. I do know, when the blood burns, how prodigal the soul lends the tongue of vows......."-Polonius. Let love take its course. This Polonuis garbage created yet another problem. Ophelia then lies to Hamlet and deceives him. On page 131 "Let the doors be shut upon him that he may ... play the fool nowhere but in's own house. Farewell."- Hamlet. What injustice that is. Hamlet's attitude in the play changes toward Gertrude and Ophelia drastically and differently. At first Hamlet of course loved Ophel...

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... Claudius. However, he decides rather than making the best of the situation, to take revenge on his uncle Claudius "Haste me to know it, that I, with wings as swift As meditation or the thoughts of love May sweep to my revenge"(1.5.33-35). Where Hamlet jumps to the decision of revenge, killing his uncle, Dunstan decides to be hopeful, praying for the Dempsters. In both stories ... , the protagonists follow their emotions, Hamlet's anger, and Dunstan's guilt. Hamlet is narcissistic and concerned about himself, disregarding the people he loves in ... did not know; by the woman who granted...

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... / Your own inclining? Is it a free visitation?" (2. 2. 277-278). They eventually tell him they were sent for, finding it difficult to lie to the forceful Hamlet, and Hamlet then seems to open up, telling them "I have of late, --but / Wherefore I know not, --lost all my mirth, forgone / All custom of exercises" (2. 2. 299-301). Hamlet is setting Rosencrantz and Guildenstern up, he knows that they will report back ... to the king so they will continue to think he is crazy, then Hamlet is free to get his revenge. After the "Mousetrap," Hamlet has ... kills the king and he and Laertes exc...

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... and just live in peace? Most people stay alive and deal with all the unhappiness of life but Hamlet doesn't want to do that anymore. Hamlet is battling his conscience. His conscience is making him a coward, because he can't go forward with his plans because of it. Hamlet is trying to figure out if he should accept what has recently occurred in his life or just end ... the chance he might have lived. He had a perfect opportunity, when Claudius was praying, but his religion stopped him. He did not want claudius to go to heaven. Hamlet eventually gets his revenge at the end of the play. Ha...

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... oddly enough, his greatest aid has been towards Gertrude. Polinius has helped Gertrude with plenty of issues. He has given her advice regarding everything from her marriage to motherhood. In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, Hamlet serves as the primary character. This play takes place later in his life, allowing him to take more action and have more involvement in the play. At an age where choices ... are made, Hamlet wishes he could commit suicide. If not for his religious beliefs, Hamlet would relieve himself of all his heartache by taking his life away. His father's absence has turned h...

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... Ophelia into her own personal insane asylum) is when Hamlet killed her father. This was an event was forcibly built on top of the emotion between having to choose for the respect of her father, or the love of hamlet. Shakespeare uses characters such as Ophelia to create multiple forms of conflict, in turn, adding to the meaning of the work as a whole. "I would not, in plain terms, from ... this time forth have you so slander any moment leisure as to give words or talk with the Lord Hamlet. Look to't, I charge you. Come ... is constantly confiding in him for advice. Without a strong fat...

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... is not purposely betraying Hamlet. Hamlet's paranoia with Ophelia causes him to act hateful towards her when before he has had nothing but love for her. Due to this outburst Hamlet is now seen as a madman. Due to Hamlet's madness, there are many reactions from the other characters. Hamlet could not trust anyone after the tragic events of his father's and his mother's marriage to Claudius, so he asked ... Ophelia many questions to see her reaction. The last questions he asked made him ... " the role of a madman he lost control in his state of being. The audience is left to determine if ...

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