Hamlet Essay: Working Conclusion

Throughout the play, Hamlet's subtle, witty remarks coincide with King Claudius' royal, reverential, yet fake language in that both characters conceal their intentions and ambitions whenever in the presence of other characters. Yet, Hamlet's short burts of language in his soliloquies onstage is permeated with emotion and reflects his disfragmented order of thought. In these scenes he reveals to the audience his true ambitions and motivations that are hinted only subtly in public. On the other hand, Claudius' lengthy, reverential language reflects his attempt to develop the facade of being a dominant, ideally paternal king who rules without association with manners that taint his royal purity, like the murder of the previous king. Hamlet's short, yet fragmented language juxtaposes Claudius' lengthy, calm language, in which Claudius deceitfully conceals his ambitions and intentions of ruling as king, even with bloodied hands.