Hamlet A Ticking Time Bomb - 1468 Words

HAMLET: Hamlet is similar to a ticking time bomb. When we first meet him in the beginning we see a character who is overwhelmed by the circumstances surrounding his family and Denmark. He is saddened by his father’s death, angry towards his mother for marrying so soon, and suspicious about the cause of his father’s death. These concerns are confirmed when the ghost of his father returns to warn him of his uncle. â€Å"Unmix d with baser matter: yes, by heaven! O most pernicious woman! O villain, villain, smiling, damned villain! My tables,—meet it is I set it down, That one may smile, and smile, and be a villain; At least I m sure it may be so in Denmark. [Writing] So, uncle, there you are. Now to my word; It is Adieu, adieu!†¦show more content†¦HORATIO: Horatio is a loyal and kind-hearted friend to Hamlet. His character remains constant throughout the play, while all other characters seem to change. â€Å"So have I heard and do in part believe it. But, look, the morn, in russet23 mantle clad, Walks o er the dew of yon high eastern hill: Break we our watch up; and by my advice, Let us impart what we have seen to-night Unto young Hamlet; for, upon my life, This spirit, dumb to us, will speak to him. Do you consent we shall acquaint him with it, As needful in our loves, fitting our duty?† Horatio is at a crossroad to decide whether or not to tell his friend Hamlet that he saw the ghost of the dead king. However because he is good and loyal he decides to tell Hamlet of this scene, even though he may not think it’s wise to. This shows his love for Hamlet. â€Å"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!† After Hamlet’s death, Horatio even in his time of sorrow can still overcome the situation and start to rebuild the kingdom. This shows the character’s ability to be the foundation within this play. He is the one who holds everything together. OPHELIA: Ophelia’s character goes from being a reasonable person, to being molded into someone who seems to have lost their mind. At the beginning of the play, she is considered to be an intelligent and good human being. This can be shown through the love she has for her