Essay Archive - Hamlet: An Instrument of Life - Hamlet's Contribution To the Play
Hamlet: An Instrument of Life - Hamlet's Contribution To the Play
Samuel Johnson writes "Hamlet is through the piece rather an instrument
than an agent." This statement is true, it is exhibited in several ways. The
manner in which Hamlet's father manifests himself is an indication of his true
intentions. Hamlet acts as an earthly means of revenge, he is the output for
actions directed by a mortal being. Inner weakness has riddled Hamlet's life, it
runs rampant in his decisions, or lack of, and has plagued his fate. His
ina....
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