Monster Essays - Hamlet - A 1990s Adolescent
Hamlet identifies with an adolescent of the 1990’s more than
he does with the youth of his own time. Hamlet is immature,
sarcastic, and takes action during the heat of passion which is very
much like the behavior of the youth in the 1990’s.
Love, control over action, and the ability to overcome
depression are just a few ways to prove maturity. It is obvious
Hamlet loves Ophelia in his own way “. . . the celestial and my
soul’s idol, the most beautified Ophelia . . .” (Hamlet. II, ii, 109-
110), but his way is not mature enough to include trust toward his
lover. The trust that Hamlet should have given....
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