Hamlet Responses

Hamlet is on his way to England when he meets a messenger from Norway who claims the armies of Norway are just "passing through" to conquer some land in Poland. Knowing better than this poor excuse Hamlet speaks to himself "How stand I, then, / That have a father killed, a mother stained, / Excitements of my reason and my , / And let all sleep, while to my shame I see/ The iminenet of twenty thousand men..." (Shakespeare 203).
Hamlet has just learned of the seemingly iminent downfall of Denmark to Fortinbras' forces. He is on his way to England and he feels a need to fulfill his duty, yet also feels some shame for the horrible state of his country and the crown. Hamlet's heart is that of a true king. He wants to fulfill his duty. His bouts of rage and overall negative outlook on life are brought about merely by his circumstances, while Hamlet's direction is towards that of fulfilling his purpose. There have been many times where I looked down on myself for not carrying out an action in a proper way. I get disappointed with myself whenever I overreact to a situation or let my frustration out on someone else. It takes a while for me to forgive myself for letting things get out of hand.
I think self-degradation is not necessary, because it initiates a downward-spiraling thought process. However, realization of mistakes is essential, because it's hardly possible to make right decisions without having an awareness of mistakes.

I agree with ericah in "that Hamlet has every reason to want to kill Claudius, but... that he should give it time and not act too fast. "
It seems to me that Hamlet hardly even has a choice in some of the events taking place, which is why he's such a good tragic hero. He is paranoid right now and in some ways his mom is right that he's insane. The things he has seen have haunted him day in and day out and he can think of nothing else. The situation Hamlet's in really is a big deal. He can't be wrong or he'll face serious consequences, and he has to have proof that he's right if he wants to keep his life. Hamlet's problem is that he sees what other people don't see, and he has no way of backing out of his role.

Hamlet should go with his heart.

Hamlet has to realize that his father is dead and there isnothing he can do about it. Hamlet also needs to find a release for all his anger issues. Maybe take up a sport or something. He also must realize that death is envitable and everyone goes through it. It is tough to deal with but its life so he needs to change his attitude or else he may go crazy and kill himself.

I think that Hamlet should try to find proof that Claudius really killed his father. If Hamlet had some real evidence, then the decision to determine what he should do should be a little easier. I think Hamlet needs to use more logic about the situation rather than being controled by his emotions.

I feel that Hamlet has the right to feel the way he does but that he needs too get his angre out in a different way because the way he is doing it is ruinning everything in his life.

i think that hamlet should sit down and think about what he's about to do, he just found out his 2 friends knew about the attempt to kill him, yet is still considering suicide. If i were hamlet i would go out for revenge and let my uncle know who's going to follow in his fathers footsteps.

Hamlet knows that his two friends knew about his death attempt coming up. yet hamlet found out and changed it so his two friends that didnt tell hamlet about his death would get killed. i dont think he should do this because they werent the ones who were gonna kill hamlet. he should just seek revenge apoun his uncle who killed his father and everything will be better.

Hamlet must realize that revenge really isn't sweet in the long run. It might make his hallucnations of his father disappear, but Hamlet knows that killing would send him to hell according to his religion. He needs to focus his mind on becoming the next heir to Denmark's throne, because as long as his uncel and mother sit in the chair, he will have all of Denmark against his actions if he chooses to murcher Claudius.

I offer no advice for Hamlet, my interpretation of this play and of his misleading plot to kill Claudius is not of an apparition but of his own suicidal tendencies. For what better way to commit suicide than to commit regicide, the killing of the king, Hamlet feels that this great game he is playing will be proven to God not as suicide but as his "Pride, family values, and the honor of his father". He does not want to kill Claudius to become king or marry his mother, he wants to kill Claudius because the penalty for treason is death. Hamlet is the Martyr of yesteryear.

Hamlet is one who needs to think about what he does before he goes through regretable actions. With out looking at the consiquences he does what he think is best for him at the time. He needs to think about his decisions before he makes them because they do not only effect himself but everyone surounding him. His decisions are based on outrage and his anger and not on how the outcome will turn up. Even though you feel the murder will be accepted by your father, that is the one and only person who is willing to accept it. It isn't worth hurting the people you love. Hamlet just needs to think before he does.

I have learned many things about decision-making. I have learned that it is not wise to act too fast. If Hamlet would have killed Claudius in the phone booth, then Hamlet would have gone to hell. And I don’t think Hamlet wants to do that. So my advice to Hamlet is to take your time and make sure you get revenge for your father while he is sinning. YIIIPPPEEEE!

Sorry I meant confession booth. What an idiot.

I personally think that Hamlet ove anaylizes some of the situations that he is put in. so basically he thinks too much and doesnt act up insticnt. if Hamlet acted on instinct and made more impulsive decions he would probably be happier. Also for as much as Hamlet over thinks his ecision making he does not consider the consiquence if he were to kill the king. ultimatly i think Hamlet is insane.

Hamlet has made the best decision imaginable by trapping his uncle with the play. This was a perfect ploy to catch him but instead of going insane at the end and pointing out the uncle's flaw he should have been quiet about it so that there would be no suspicion. Being sneaky and sly about his actions would make it much easier to kill Claudius than having all this attention for being insane.

As for advice for if Hamlet should kill Claudius or not he must consider many things that are important to him. 1. How would this affect his relationship with his mother or how would his mother handle losing another husband. 2. Could he handle the guilt of murder? 3. Would this cause any religious problems? (ie. does he believe in heaven and hell and does killing Claudius change the course of his afterlife)

Think before you speak or take actions. If Hamlet was to think before he said things and hurt people then he wouldn't have to suffer from consequences. By thinking you allow yourself to figure what you want to say or do and then decide if it's the best decision.