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Hamlet
The literary critic, Norman Holland, considers Horatio the Man of thought, Fortinbras, the man of action and Hamlet, the man of thought and action. ... Holland’s analysis of Hamlet, however, is thought provoking and begs further investigation. Hamlet is undoubtedly a man of thought as well as a man of action. ... How was this combination Hamlet’s tragic flaw? How did these traits directly lead to Hamlet’s downfall? ... 107-116) Later in the play, Fortinbras’ zealousness when honor is at stake becomes clear and is a source of inspiration to Hamlet. Hamlet, in response to hearing of Fortinbras’ conquest of a worthless patch of land, reacts: “Witness this army of such mass and charge, / Led by a delicate and tender prince, / Whose spirit with divine ambition puffed…/ But greatly to find quarrel in a straw/ When honor’s at stake. ... 50-59) Hamlet, while praising Fortinbras’ spirit, brings under scrutiny Fortinbras’ intentions, and motives. ... As in Hamlet’s reaction: “The imminent death of twenty thousand men/ That for fantasy and trick of fame/ Go to their graves like beds, fight for a plot/ Whereon the numbers cannot try the cause,” (Act. ... 28-30) In the time in which Hamlet is set, it was uncommon for one to doubt the existence of apparitions as evidenced by Shakespeare’s inclusion of the ghost as a supporting character in the play.
Approximate Word count = 1002
Approximate Pages = 4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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