humanism
Hamlet: Renaissance Humanism
In the novel "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare the renaissance humanism philosophy is portrayed in many ways through many of the characters actions and views. A couple of examples of humanism in Hamlet is Polonius' view on praying and being true, Gertrude's actions and ignorance to Hamlets feelings, lastly Hamlets views on god and humans.
Humanism is about moving away from god, not praying for forgiveness, it's about getting up and taking care of your own problems and become an individual. Polonius said "We are oft to blame in this, 'tis too much proved, that with devotions visage and pious action we do sugar o'er the devil himself." act III scene I (45-50) This proves Polonius believes praying is just a cover up when people commit bad deeds. He has confidence that praying does not help help the people at all and is certain that one is forever guilty, no matter how much they pray and devote themselves to god. One of Polonius' most famous lines are "To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou can'st not then be false to any man." act I scene III (78-80) This statement is the basic philosophy for humanists, be true to yourself, then you won't be fake to others. Which is all about loving the skin you are in, embracing being human, being true to everyone, and basically being the best person you can.
Remarriage was one of the most disrespectful thing one could do to their partner, after their vows of eternal love with god as their witness. Hamlet felt the exact same way and during his confrontation with his mother he told her "Mother, you have my father much offended." act III scene IV (11) Gertrude did what she wanted, she thought about herself and did not care about her sins and what was going to happen in her after life. "Within a month, ere yet the salt of most unrighteous tears had left the flushing in her gallèd eyes, she married. Oh, most wicked speed, to post with such dexterity to
In the novel "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare the renaissance humanism philosophy is portrayed in many ways through many of the characters actions and views. A couple of examples of humanism in Hamlet is Polonius' view on praying and being true, Gertrude's actions and ignorance to Hamlets feelings, lastly Hamlets views on god and humans.
Humanism is about moving away from god, not praying for forgiveness, it's about getting up and taking care of your own problems and become an individual. Polonius said "We are oft to blame in this, 'tis too much proved, that with devotions visage and pious action we do sugar o'er the devil himself." act III scene I (45-50) This proves Polonius believes praying is just a cover up when people commit bad deeds. He has confidence that praying does not help help the people at all and is certain that one is forever guilty, no matter how much they pray and devote themselves to god. One of Polonius' most famous lines are "To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou can'st not then be false to any man." act I scene III (78-80) This statement is the basic philosophy for humanists, be true to yourself, then you won't be fake to others. Which is all about loving the skin you are in, embracing being human, being true to everyone, and basically being the best person you can.
Remarriage was one of the most disrespectful thing one could do to their partner, after their vows of eternal love with god as their witness. Hamlet felt the exact same way and during his confrontation with his mother he told her "Mother, you have my father much offended." act III scene IV (11) Gertrude did what she wanted, she thought about herself and did not care about her sins and what was going to happen in her after life. "Within a month, ere yet the salt of most unrighteous tears had left the flushing in her gallèd eyes, she married. Oh, most wicked speed, to post with such dexterity to