Hamlet in Regards to Concrete Language

             The Shakespearean play Hamlet utilizes the use of abstract and concrete language to Better hone the identities of the its characters, especially the characteristics of the protagonist; Hamlet. The correlation between the name of action and the eventuality action that will be preformed demonstrates the characteristics of words carrying an ingrained passion within their host. Hamlet had the willingness to make a vow to avenge his fathers murder by the murder of another, and with the vow came the guarantee that and the end of it all there will be another body at rest like that of the good king Hamlet senior. With all the vindication and vitriolic nature of Shakespearean feuds, what really stands out is the way simple words are used to echo a meaning deeper than an idea, to evoke a passion in the characters of Hamlet that is far more than a superficial desire.

            The role of language in Hamlet is an anchor for beliefs and character personalities. For example, a character like Hamlet vowed to kill Claudius, and eventually did at the cost of his own life, which was seen to be a noble thing despite the excess bloodshed, however, if a character were to ignore their word of honor, shame would follow them and their character would most likely be deemed as "bad" or of malicious intent. Claudius abstains from any real devotion to action, and therefore isn't "honorable" enough to put his life on the line for his passions. This leads him to be a flat character, and frankly, not a very interesting one due to his likeness to a vegetable when it comes to expanded thought on ways to eliminate Hamlet. He doesn't make vows or promises, if the opportunity shows up he tries to take it.

            The way words are used in Shakespearean plays do not reflect the image of being heaped together to fill in the plot. Word are carefully added to deepen the sophistication of the characters, and as such, show what characters are like and what they are susceptible to in terms of habitual actions. Humans are prone to follow what they say. Words bind our honor, and as creatures of advanced neural integrity, we feel the need to uphold our appearance to others and rightly so as what do we have at the end of the day? With regards to Hamlet and Horatio talking in the graveyard, they show that Shakespeare was deeply existential, so in that light, Shakespeare wanted to make every word count, and he wanted to show that it is important to make every word count as they define your character. (and that went a little too far into the wormhole.. oh well!)