Question

Hamlet is a deeply emotional character. He feels so deeply about his father's death that his desire to avenge his murder overcomes him. He also develops passionate love for Ophelia, even though their love was denied.
if the heart is the center of emotion, how might these emotions effect Hamlet's reactions?




Hamlet is not an emotional character and has no emotional reactions.



Hamlet reacts with his heart and does not clearly think through situations.



Hamlet only reacts to his emotions discounting those around him.


I'm torn between B and C. Can someone help me clear this up? And offer examples to support your reasoning.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Hamlet reacts with his heart and does not clearly think through situations.

The proof of that is that he vows to have revenge as soon as he hears about his father`s murder in Act I and repeatedly urges himself on to the deed, but he doesn`t carry out his revenge at the moment. It takes him weeks to carry it out and his vengeance doesn`t let him sleep.