Hamlet is one of the most famous works of William Shakespeare. In his play, the author shows a new type of literature that focuses on the conflicts and struggles inside an individual, and not only on external conflicts between people. Furthermore, Hamlet was one of the first characters that represent these conflicts. He has an enigmatic and developed inner world. Hamlet is struggling throughout all play. One of the examples of his struggle is his relationships with Ophelia. It can be said that Hamlet is in love with Ophelia, even though he denies it and does his best to restrain himself from speaking or being with her and hurting her.
In Act III, Scene I when Hamlet sees Ophelia, he starts missing the world of innocence and magic he associates her with, and understands that that world is lost for him forever. When she asks about his health, Hamlet says that he feels well. He does not want to hurt Ophelia, but when he understands that they are being eavesdropped, his behavior changes. It becomes more brutal, incomprehensible and inexcusable.
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In spite of this, let us think about the possibility that Hamlet would not understand that they are being eavesdropped. To my mind, the protagonist is trying to suppress the struggle inside him concerning his feelings to Ophelia. Hamlet tries not to show his real love for her. However, he persuades Ophelia to go to the nunnery because it is better than to get married with anyone except Hamlet. She even makes him forget about his belief that all women are unfair and deceitful. On the one hand, he may think about their future as a happy one. On the other hand, he understands that it is impossible. At the same time, I do not think that he would change his manner of behavior towards her even if they were not being eavesdropped, because it is important to him to convince Ophelia that he is insane and cheat everyone. As a result, he would effectuate a plan concerning his revenge. Furthermore, Hamlet submitted himself to passion and instinct which motivated his actions (Prosser 178).
To conclude, I would like to say that it is very hard to overcome oneself when one’s only thought is to revenge for the death of a close person. Hamlet forgets almost about everything and becomes obsessed by that idea. He even deserts his beloved person to achieve what he wants.