Universal Acceptance of Hamlet by William Shakespeare Essay -- Hamlet

Universal Acceptance of crossroads by William Shakespeare The tragedy and situation in the play settlement has been commented on as customary. Audiences of some(prenominal) different cultures place enjoy settlement unconstipated though it is set in an alien culture to them. The reasons for this are that some(prenominal) people can relate to the play, they feel that they are living though a profound experience, even if nonhing in the plot of village has ever happened to them. The experience of small town is not restricted to the plot and its char doingers.A large factor in this universal acceptance is that the main character, Hamlet, just about whom the entire play revolves, is realist and universal himself. In this Hamlet is merely a reflection of aspects found in all men, he is a image for how any man would act given the situation. If he reacts the way you would react, that owns him a very easy to relate to and sympathetic character.This does not mean that Hamlet refle cts the common man and his action, or Rosencrantz and Guildenstern would be more probable universal men. Hamlet reflects what the common man wishes and feels he could do if he were given the chance. Hamlet is superhuman in this sense. He is able to find the strength to act though his tragic situation with out giving in to easier ways and temptations along the way. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are more common man than universal, for though they pay back loyalty to Hamlet as they throw off been his friends for many years, they still have their own ambition. (Gertrude) Your visitation may receive such thanksAs fits a kings remembrance(Rosencrantz) by the sovereign origin you have of us,(Guildenstern) Heaven make our presence and our practicesPleasant and helpful to him Hamlet (Act1, Scene2)They make a choice, and like Judas, they make the wrong one. They do not stand out strong and plica to Hamlet, but act on King Claudiuss behalf, in hope of recognition. This is a common man act ion, to take the easy route on the behalf of personal interest. Hamlets main court is that he is trapped into a cycle, but he takes the noble and faithful action to affront the situation, leaving no doubt to the audience that he is in the right.Though Hamlet is in a sense superhuman, he is still human and easy to relate to for he does have flaws. He is not the shining hero riding in on a white horse to save the day, he... ...ample Hamlet forgives Laertes, yet kills him. Therefore Hamlet can not give punishment without commit crime. As a result the cycle starts again, against Hamlet this time. The crime is committed, and the Commits the crime and must deport for it role acts again. Hamlet is forced into the cycle over which he can have no control. In being the punisher Hamlet must withal be punished. In this Hamlet may symbolizationise an aspect that many people feel, that they are locked into cycle that they cannot escape.Hamlet is therefore a symbol of the universal man. He d oes not reflect the common mans actions and deeds, but what the common man could possible do if given the chance. He represents the upcountry strengths of humanity, the virtues that they are capable of achieving. Yet he still rest truly human, making mistakes and being unable to escape the greater cycles and powers that exist. Hamlet may not reflect every man that exists, he reflects a part within them that exists. Hamlet is not the common man, but this is not due to his sovereignty, education, manners or upbringing. It is due to his ability to access his inner strength and do the right thing, even when the odds are against him.