This research paper explores the intersection of existential philosophy and psychological disorders in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet,with a focus on Narcissistic Personality Disorder(NPD)as viewed through the existent...This research paper explores the intersection of existential philosophy and psychological disorders in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet,with a focus on Narcissistic Personality Disorder(NPD)as viewed through the existentialist lens of Simone de Beauvoir.Drawing upon Beauvoir’s existentialist framework,the study delves into the complexities of identity,agency,and societal expectations as portrayed in the characters of Gertrude and Ophelia.Through an interdisciplinary approach,the paper examines how existential crises intertwine with narcissistic behaviors,shedding light on the psychological intricacies of Shakespeare’s iconic figures.By synthesizing literary analysis with psychological insights,the study offers valuable contributions to our understanding of human psychology,societal dynamics,and the timeless themes of existential authenticity portrayed in literature.展开更多
Some experts think Hamlet’s soliloquy "To be,or not to be..." shows Hamlet was thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of committing suicide. Analyzing the soliloquy itself and the whole play,this e...Some experts think Hamlet’s soliloquy "To be,or not to be..." shows Hamlet was thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of committing suicide. Analyzing the soliloquy itself and the whole play,this essay will prove this famous soliloquy was discussing the matter of life and death.展开更多
Hamlet remains an enigma in literature. Most critics thought that Hamlet＇s week personality resulted in the tragedy. Coleridge offered the theory of psychological balance to interpret Hamlet＇s prevarication. He said...Hamlet remains an enigma in literature. Most critics thought that Hamlet＇s week personality resulted in the tragedy. Coleridge offered the theory of psychological balance to interpret Hamlet＇s prevarication. He said that Hamlet＇s inner world is too rich to consider the outer world. Shakespeare valued action more than knowledge, and action is the great aim of existence. This profound philosophical and psychological interpretation transcended the forerunners, and enlightened later criticisms on Hamlet.展开更多
Rhetoric is a traditional discipline with a history of over two thousand years.Figures of speech play a pretty important role in verbal communication.People are attracted by"Hamlet"written by Shakespeare and...Rhetoric is a traditional discipline with a history of over two thousand years.Figures of speech play a pretty important role in verbal communication.People are attracted by"Hamlet"written by Shakespeare and his employing words and artistic enchantment.Shakespeare once learned classical literature,rhetoric,Latin and French.He is famous for his dramas.His language in dramas is rich and colorful and he is good at using figures of speech in his dramas.This paper explores some figures of speech and mainly focuses on how pun,metaphor and transferred epithet are employed in"Hamlet",in order to have a better understanding of the theme and the artistic features of Shakespeare.展开更多
Cooperative Principle put forward by Grice has been widely used in our daily conversions. And the violation of Cooperative Principle is the source of humors and special connotations. Hamlet is one of the most famous p...Cooperative Principle put forward by Grice has been widely used in our daily conversions. And the violation of Cooperative Principle is the source of humors and special connotations. Hamlet is one of the most famous plays in the world written by William Shakespeare. In the conversations of this play, Cooperative Principle and its violation is also widely used by the playwright.This article explores the application of the Cooperative Principle and its violation in Hamlet in details in order to make the readers interpret the play better.展开更多
The character of Hamlet is evidently designed by its illustrious author as a picture of an amiable prince, an affectionate son, a fast friend, and a fine gentleman. Yet in no one of these respects is it by any means i...The character of Hamlet is evidently designed by its illustrious author as a picture of an amiable prince, an affectionate son, a fast friend, and a fine gentleman. Yet in no one of these respects is it by any means intitled to our approbation. From the beginning of the play till his killing the king at the end of the fifth act we find him irresolute, unnatural, inconstant, melancholy and brutal. That Hamlet’s character, thus formed by nature, and thus modelled by situation, is often variable and uncertain. I will content myself with the supposition that this is the very character which Shakespeare meant to allot him.展开更多
Hamlet as a representative tragedy by Shakespeare has its special significance .The original version of the Hamlet story is a brief narrative in the legendary “Danish History”. The revenge story of Demark prince is ...Hamlet as a representative tragedy by Shakespeare has its special significance .The original version of the Hamlet story is a brief narrative in the legendary “Danish History”. The revenge story of Demark prince is well known in Europe. Shakespeare as a great playwright transformed it from a sensational melodrama of murder and revenge into a spiritual study of character and human problem. Now let’s take a brief look at the story of Hamlet.The prince of Demark, a typical renaissance youth, born to a royal family, had nice dream for human beings. After he returned from Germany for his studies, he found the society in chaos.展开更多
The Hamlet’s scruple is dealt with, which has been disputed for a long time. Hamlet’s hesitation shows kindness and conscience of the human nature. Hamlet is not the individual tragedy of Hamlet, but the tragedy of ...The Hamlet’s scruple is dealt with, which has been disputed for a long time. Hamlet’s hesitation shows kindness and conscience of the human nature. Hamlet is not the individual tragedy of Hamlet, but the tragedy of the society owing to Hamlet’s uncle’s sins, which indicates the philosophy theory that if natural law is violated, it will bring about unexpected disaster.展开更多
Hamlet is the greatest tragedy play of William Shakespeare.Hamlet is centred on the hesitation and the options of the heroic Hamlet's action.The purpose of the paper is to give an analysis of the essential reason ...Hamlet is the greatest tragedy play of William Shakespeare.Hamlet is centred on the hesitation and the options of the heroic Hamlet's action.The purpose of the paper is to give an analysis of the essential reason of Hamlet’s delay in his revenge.The thesis is arranged as following:firstly,it focuses on the analysis of the complicated characteristics of Hamlet;then,it will anal yse the options that Hamlet has.Hamlet is great with absolute no doubt.展开更多
The element of absurd in Shakespeare's plays has its roots in Old Testament wisdom literature, particularly in the book of Ecclesiastes. The thesis gives some examples from the book of Ecclesiastes to present the ...The element of absurd in Shakespeare's plays has its roots in Old Testament wisdom literature, particularly in the book of Ecclesiastes. The thesis gives some examples from the book of Ecclesiastes to present the existence of the absurd and shows several elements in Hamlet.展开更多
Through the ages, Ophelia in Hamlet has long been regarded as a childish maid. This thesis will give an analysis of Ophelia's growth from the perspective of feminist care ethic developmental stages theory, trying ...Through the ages, Ophelia in Hamlet has long been regarded as a childish maid. This thesis will give an analysis of Ophelia's growth from the perspective of feminist care ethic developmental stages theory, trying to illustrate that in the play Ophelia has experienced ethical development and has arrived at ethical maturity in the end.展开更多
Hamlet is the most discussed of Shakespeare's tragedies, while The Great Gatsby is the masterpiece of Fitzgerald. It is true that the tragic flaws of the protagonists would be a key factor driving the development ...Hamlet is the most discussed of Shakespeare's tragedies, while The Great Gatsby is the masterpiece of Fitzgerald. It is true that the tragic flaws of the protagonists would be a key factor driving the development of the plots. In these two dramas, the flaws of the protagonists leaded to their tragic endings which are related to their own characteristics of the protagonists. And the ends of the stories are with the tragedies.展开更多
Hamlet is a great example to demonstrate Shakespeare's superb skills in writing beginnings. The opening scene of Hamlet is an in tegral part of the play, which paves the way for and contributes a lot to the develo...Hamlet is a great example to demonstrate Shakespeare's superb skills in writing beginnings. The opening scene of Hamlet is an in tegral part of the play, which paves the way for and contributes a lot to the development of the two themes-death and revenge. This paper is to analyze how the opening scene is related to the whole play with regard to theme expression.展开更多
Does the question to be or not to be for Hamlet is whether to continue to exist or not?Is Hamlet contemplating suicide?The meaning of this famous speech in Shakespeare’s Hamlet has been given numerous interpretations...Does the question to be or not to be for Hamlet is whether to continue to exist or not?Is Hamlet contemplating suicide?The meaning of this famous speech in Shakespeare’s Hamlet has been given numerous interpretations.This essay focuses on the paradoxical emotion of Hamlet and intends to make a comprehensive analysis of this soliloquy.展开更多
In English literary tradition, soliloquy is a crucial device to present the literary characters' inner world. As a matter of fact, soliloquy can be presented in various ways. Hamlet's soliloquies, like his oth...In English literary tradition, soliloquy is a crucial device to present the literary characters' inner world. As a matter of fact, soliloquy can be presented in various ways. Hamlet's soliloquies, like his other speeches and dialogues in the play, have well reflected both his inner world and the spirit of epoch of Renaissance. Through soliloquies, we can trace his"step-by-step"road,beginning from a state of mental disorder and chaos, of maturation and come to know how he becomes a determined tragic hero to fulfill his purpose.展开更多
文摘This research paper explores the intersection of existential philosophy and psychological disorders in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet,with a focus on Narcissistic Personality Disorder(NPD)as viewed through the existentialist lens of Simone de Beauvoir.Drawing upon Beauvoir’s existentialist framework,the study delves into the complexities of identity,agency,and societal expectations as portrayed in the characters of Gertrude and Ophelia.Through an interdisciplinary approach,the paper examines how existential crises intertwine with narcissistic behaviors,shedding light on the psychological intricacies of Shakespeare’s iconic figures.By synthesizing literary analysis with psychological insights,the study offers valuable contributions to our understanding of human psychology,societal dynamics,and the timeless themes of existential authenticity portrayed in literature.
文摘Some experts think Hamlet’s soliloquy "To be,or not to be..." shows Hamlet was thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of committing suicide. Analyzing the soliloquy itself and the whole play,this essay will prove this famous soliloquy was discussing the matter of life and death.
文摘Hamlet remains an enigma in literature. Most critics thought that Hamlet＇s week personality resulted in the tragedy. Coleridge offered the theory of psychological balance to interpret Hamlet＇s prevarication. He said that Hamlet＇s inner world is too rich to consider the outer world. Shakespeare valued action more than knowledge, and action is the great aim of existence. This profound philosophical and psychological interpretation transcended the forerunners, and enlightened later criticisms on Hamlet.
文摘Rhetoric is a traditional discipline with a history of over two thousand years.Figures of speech play a pretty important role in verbal communication.People are attracted by"Hamlet"written by Shakespeare and his employing words and artistic enchantment.Shakespeare once learned classical literature,rhetoric,Latin and French.He is famous for his dramas.His language in dramas is rich and colorful and he is good at using figures of speech in his dramas.This paper explores some figures of speech and mainly focuses on how pun,metaphor and transferred epithet are employed in"Hamlet",in order to have a better understanding of the theme and the artistic features of Shakespeare.
文摘Cooperative Principle put forward by Grice has been widely used in our daily conversions. And the violation of Cooperative Principle is the source of humors and special connotations. Hamlet is one of the most famous plays in the world written by William Shakespeare. In the conversations of this play, Cooperative Principle and its violation is also widely used by the playwright.This article explores the application of the Cooperative Principle and its violation in Hamlet in details in order to make the readers interpret the play better.
文摘The character of Hamlet is evidently designed by its illustrious author as a picture of an amiable prince, an affectionate son, a fast friend, and a fine gentleman. Yet in no one of these respects is it by any means intitled to our approbation. From the beginning of the play till his killing the king at the end of the fifth act we find him irresolute, unnatural, inconstant, melancholy and brutal. That Hamlet’s character, thus formed by nature, and thus modelled by situation, is often variable and uncertain. I will content myself with the supposition that this is the very character which Shakespeare meant to allot him.
文摘Hamlet as a representative tragedy by Shakespeare has its special significance .The original version of the Hamlet story is a brief narrative in the legendary “Danish History”. The revenge story of Demark prince is well known in Europe. Shakespeare as a great playwright transformed it from a sensational melodrama of murder and revenge into a spiritual study of character and human problem. Now let’s take a brief look at the story of Hamlet.The prince of Demark, a typical renaissance youth, born to a royal family, had nice dream for human beings. After he returned from Germany for his studies, he found the society in chaos.
文摘The Hamlet’s scruple is dealt with, which has been disputed for a long time. Hamlet’s hesitation shows kindness and conscience of the human nature. Hamlet is not the individual tragedy of Hamlet, but the tragedy of the society owing to Hamlet’s uncle’s sins, which indicates the philosophy theory that if natural law is violated, it will bring about unexpected disaster.
文摘Hamlet is the greatest tragedy play of William Shakespeare.Hamlet is centred on the hesitation and the options of the heroic Hamlet's action.The purpose of the paper is to give an analysis of the essential reason of Hamlet’s delay in his revenge.The thesis is arranged as following:firstly,it focuses on the analysis of the complicated characteristics of Hamlet;then,it will anal yse the options that Hamlet has.Hamlet is great with absolute no doubt.
文摘The element of absurd in Shakespeare's plays has its roots in Old Testament wisdom literature, particularly in the book of Ecclesiastes. The thesis gives some examples from the book of Ecclesiastes to present the existence of the absurd and shows several elements in Hamlet.
文摘Through the ages, Ophelia in Hamlet has long been regarded as a childish maid. This thesis will give an analysis of Ophelia's growth from the perspective of feminist care ethic developmental stages theory, trying to illustrate that in the play Ophelia has experienced ethical development and has arrived at ethical maturity in the end.
文摘Hamlet is the most discussed of Shakespeare's tragedies, while The Great Gatsby is the masterpiece of Fitzgerald. It is true that the tragic flaws of the protagonists would be a key factor driving the development of the plots. In these two dramas, the flaws of the protagonists leaded to their tragic endings which are related to their own characteristics of the protagonists. And the ends of the stories are with the tragedies.
文摘Hamlet is a great example to demonstrate Shakespeare's superb skills in writing beginnings. The opening scene of Hamlet is an in tegral part of the play, which paves the way for and contributes a lot to the development of the two themes-death and revenge. This paper is to analyze how the opening scene is related to the whole play with regard to theme expression.
文摘Does the question to be or not to be for Hamlet is whether to continue to exist or not?Is Hamlet contemplating suicide?The meaning of this famous speech in Shakespeare’s Hamlet has been given numerous interpretations.This essay focuses on the paradoxical emotion of Hamlet and intends to make a comprehensive analysis of this soliloquy.
文摘In English literary tradition, soliloquy is a crucial device to present the literary characters' inner world. As a matter of fact, soliloquy can be presented in various ways. Hamlet's soliloquies, like his other speeches and dialogues in the play, have well reflected both his inner world and the spirit of epoch of Renaissance. Through soliloquies, we can trace his"step-by-step"road,beginning from a state of mental disorder and chaos, of maturation and come to know how he becomes a determined tragic hero to fulfill his purpose.
