Site icon Eminence Papers

The Tragedy of Hamlet

Perkins

The Tragedy of Hamlet

Act 5 of the Shakespearian drama Hamlet contains various events, dialogues, and elements that make the drama a tragedy. The dialogue between the gravediggers reveals the tragedy in the drama when the first grave digger states, “Why, there thou sayest; and the more pity that great folk should have countenance in this world to drown or hang themselves more than their even-Christian” (Bosak 117). The statement indicates that suicide is more acceptable when a wealthy person commits it. The statement is supported by the events at Ophelia’s funeral, where a funeral procession enters the yard. The event is a tragedy because the priest states that giving Ophelia a proper Christian burial would not be acceptable to the dead. Tragedy is also evident in the grave digger’s dialogue, saying that Ophelia got an appropriate burial ceremony because of her status and wealth. Another event that makes the drama a tragedy is when Laertes and Hamlet jump into Ophelia’s grave to be buried with her. Hamlet declares his love for Ophelia, claiming that he loves Ophelia more than Laertes; therefore, he should be buried with her. Hire our assignment writing services if your assignment is devastating you.

The events at the graveyard also make the drama a tragedy because Laertes hits Hamlet, and they start fighting. The fight ends when Hamlet uses a poisoned dagger to stab Laertes, which leads to her death. Hamlet then stabs the king with the same knife. Laertes’ last words include a proclamation stating that she has forgiven Hamlet. Another tragedy occurs when Hamlet asks Horatio to speak the truth about what transpired. Horatio is still in shock and wants to kill himself by drinking poisoned wine to avoid being put in a position where he has to narrate what happened. However, Hamlet convinces him not to kill himself so that he can clear his name. Although Hamlet does not die an honorable death, he is buried as a soldier who would have become a great king.

Works Cited

Bosak, Jon. “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.” Hamlet, 1992, p. 117.

ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER HERE

We’ll write everything from scratch

Question 

The Tragedy of Hamlet

The Norton Anthology of World Literature. 4th Edition Package 1 OR Volumes A, B, C

General Editor: Martin Puchner

ISBN:  978-0-393-26590-3

Published by: W.W. Norton & Company

Book: The Encounter of Europe and the New World- Volume C

This week, you finished Hamlet. Please answer the following question:

 

Make sure to cite evidence from the readings to support your answers.

Exit mobile version