Inherited Sin and Corruption In
William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Thesis
Sin and curruption is what motivates the decisions made in William Shakespeare' Hamlet
Inherited Sin
- Hamlet Jr. from Hamlet Sr.
- Hamlet Sr.'s act of killing Fortinbras reflects on Hamlet Jr.
- Fortinbras Jr. from Fortinbras Sr.
- Fortinbras Jr. continues his father's legacy
- Hamlet feels ashamed of what his mother has done and that it is reflected on him
- After Hamlet dies, Horatio is the only one left alive to tell Hamlet's story, but may be held accountable for certain things hes done
Revenge
- Fortinbras seeks revenge on Hamlet because of His father's murder
- Laertes seeks revenge on Hamlet because of the death of his Father and Sister
- Hamlet seeks revenge on Claudius because He is responsible for Hamlet Sr.'s death
- Hamlet --> Rosencrantz & Guildenstern
- Hamlet seeks revenge on Rosencrantz and Guildenstern bcause they were paid to spy on him
Corruption
- Claudius corrupts Laertes --> Kill Hamlet
- Claudius corrupts Rosencrantz & Guildenstern --> Betray Hamlet
- Polonius and Laertes Corrupt Ophelia --> Break up with Hamlet
- Hamlet Corrupts his own mind --> Convince people that he is Mad
Forgiveness
- Hamlet Sr. seeks reconciliation for his sins so he can go to Heaven
- Claudius confesses his sins
- Hamlet asks Laertes for forgiveness
- Laertes asks Hamlet for forgiveness
- Hamlet wants his Mother to confess her sins
FIN