The Keen Hamlet

Of all of Shakespeare’s characters that I have studied thus far, Hamlet is an enigmatic standout. The complexity of so intriguing a character as Hamlet commends the immense skill of Shakespeare to create characters that seem almost more real and believable than people we meet daily. It is doubtful that many others could combine the eloquence and wit that emanates from the character of Hamlet, who captivates his audience with such charming presence. In …

…of self-validation,” (116), and more of a character that reinforces my own confusing introspections. Nevertheless, I found every aspect of the play captivating, and found my eyes opening ever wider with every reading of the quoted passage. Luckily, I have found “Hamlet” through my studies and will, in future, definitely be rereading Shakespeare’s “words, words, words”(II. ii. 194). Works Cited Shakespeare, William. Hamlet. (New York: Penguin Books Ltd., 1987). Stockholder, Kay. English 365: Shakespeare. (Vancouver: UBC Press, 1997).