Theme Of Manipulation In Hamlet

Next, the issue of manipulation within Hamlet, where he bends people’s emotions to fit his will. Sociopaths use their charm and intelligence to manipulate others to get their wants and having a lack of empathy allows them to do this with no sense of guilt. Shakespeare expresses Hamlet’s feelings to his mother during the bedroom scene about her recent marriage, “Mother, you have my father much offended… Go, go, you question with a wicked tongue.” (2.4.14-16). Hamlet is upset yet feels no guilt when belittling his mother’s actions and is making his mother feel bad about marrying his uncle right after the death of his father rather than mourning his death. He is doing this most importantly because he is wondering if she had been an accomplice