Essay On Hamlet Family

Every family holds unique and impactful dynamics in each relationship. The issue of family dynamic traits occur in William Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet. The relationship between Hamlet and his family members are complicated and intriguing. Hamlet and his mother, Queen Gertrude, have a difficult relationship that is quite tense and not the most loving. Hamlet is astonished and conflicted about his feeling towards Gertrude when “she married [his uncle at] most wicked speed” (1.2.161). It has been only two months after King Hamlet’s death and tension arises between this mother and son relationship. He has not had enough time to mourn over the loss of the King and will not be celebrating the new marriage. Queen Gertrude has made the decision to “marry [his] uncle”, King Claudius, and Hamlet is infuriated with the “incestuous” relationship (1.2.155,162). Hamlet does not support her decision in marrying Claudius so quickly. This action is wrongdoing as the relationship is wrong and fast approaching. Although there is conflict between Hamlet and his mother’s relationship, Hamlet does not
seek revenge and “leaves her to heaven” (1.5.93). As Hamlet confronts his fathers ghost, they wish to not murder Gertrude, even though she was corrupted and in a foul relationship. The overall relationship between Queen Gertrude is unhealthy and non-loving. Hamlet’s relationship with his father is loving and strong, even after his father’s passing. His “heart [is in] grief” as he discovers his father has passed away (1.2.3). The passing of the King is sudden and it is shocking. Hamlet mourns and grieves as he admired his father for his loyalty during his lifetime. The officers see his ghost and Hamlet seeks to “follow him” and finds out if “[he is] thy father’s spirit” (1.5.14). Hamlet wants to know the truth and to figure why his fathers ghost is roaming the kingdom. The King confronts Hamlet on the issue of his murder and the revenge he wants on Claudius for murdering him. With difficult circumstances Hamlet and his father face, they still keep a strong, loving bond between he two of them. Claudius and Hamlet hate each other and have no loving connection between them.
Claudius is described as a “incestuous, adulterate beast” for marrying his mother (1.5.41). Hamlet and his deceased father despise Claudius and his relationship with Gertrude. Not only was it rushed but also unholy. Hamlet wishes to seek revenge on the “smiling, damnéd villain” for murdering his father (1.5.107). Hamlet finally finds out the truth about his uncle and his deceitful plans. He realizes how awful and corruptive Claudius is. Hamlet mocks and poorly speaks about how he is “my father’s brother, but no more like my father” (1.2.157). The way Hamlet speaks to Claudius shows how dishonorable and horrendous he feels about his uncle. Claudius does not follow the footsteps his brother took while reigning. The way Hamlet feels about Claudius shows the raw emotion of hatred and anger he has towards
him. Hamlet has complicated family dynamics between himself and his mother, father, and uncle. Writers use family dynamics to make the reader feel more personally connected to the story. There is an importance in having a great relationship with the family.