A tragic
flaw is a quality of a tragic hero that caused or contributed to their
downfall. Faults may be lack of judgment, arrogance, weakness or ambition. The
tragic hero often accepts his tragic flaw and its consequences, but only after
it is too late to change the facts. the tragic flaw of
Hamlet is
his indecision. He thinks too much about avenging his father's death and is
clearly heartbroken by his uncle's murder, as if he does not love him. He is so
conflicted by the circumstances that he dreams of committing suicide.
Because he
hesitated, then acted impulsively, accidentally killing Polunias, he allowed
events to spiral out of control, giving Claudius the opportunity to take action
against him and emboldening Laertes. Trying to kill him.
Hamlet's
character gives him a possible incentive to reluctantly kill Claudius. He was
sensitive, learned and a student of theology. The fact that Hamlet kills people
without reason, or even commits murder, is a moral dilemma.
He wanted
evidence of his uncle and mother's role in his father's death. The birth of the
royal family made him think about his responsibility towards his country. This
is Hamlet's internal conflict throughout the play. Critics still disagree as to
why Hamlet was slow to avenge his father's death.
Unlike his
father, the dead king, Hamlet is ruled by wisdom rather than bravery. When he
is offered the chance to get rid of Claudius, thus avenging his father's
murder, he hesitates, thinking that if he were to kill the man while he was
praying, Claudius would do the same. Apologize and you will be forgiven.
Salvation (and thus salvation in heaven).
Hamlet
thinks he should wait for a more opportune moment. Her tragic failure due to
her inability to act ultimately results in her own death, as well as the deaths
of Grace, Ophelia Laertes, and ultimately Claudius.
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