Interpretations: Hamlet Flashcards
The romantic, Schlegel thoughts on indecision?
“Lost in a labrynth of thoughts” - understand Hamlets inaction as a result of vast intelligence
The romantic, Coleridge thoughts on Hamlet indecision?
“An almost enormous intellectual activity” - result of Hamlets intelligence
Blooms interpretation for Hamlets indecision?
“not that Hamlet thinks too much” but that “he thinks to well”
Nietzsches interpretation of Hamlets indecision
His actions prevented by his knowledge - get this idea from instances such as the prayer scene
Dover Wilson, thoughts on religion?
Shakespeare intentionally illustrates ghost in a way that we are never certain about it, invoke fear surrounding the protestant audience.
A.C. Bradley, thoughts on religion?
Regardless of Hamlet’s personal religious beliefs he is entitled to the revenge due to the previous disruption of the divine right of kings (Claudius’ betrayal)
Graham Bradshaw, thoughts on religion?
Promotes the idea that Hamlet is confused about the appearance of the Ghost, speculation of the ghost’ intentions supported by the ‘mousetrap’
Graham Bradshaw thoughts on Fortinbrahs ?
Equal claim to Hamlet - Danes rule Danes and Norse rule Norweigan
Bradshaw thoughts on Hamlet as a king ?
No ambition for kingship - hence why Claudius is the correct king - supports Usurper king, Machivelian prince
Netzsches interpretation on inaction ?
“Knowledge kills action”
Crawfard interpretation on early illustrations of Hamlet ?
Intentionally made elder and junior have the same name to illustrate their strengths of character - supports the platos philosopher king
What is the idea about the machivelien prince ?
Ruthless ruler, some flaws within the prince
What is maynard macks interpretation about Hamlets guilt ?
He is entitled to revenge, but will have to carry the guilt of regicide for the rest of his life
What is nigel alexandas veiw on Hamlet ?
Hamlet is bound to adopt the characteristics of claudius in hi attempt to capture him
