Essay on Hamlet's language

Hamlet's use of language differentiates with that of many epic heroes in that Shakespeare's language is based on the tragedies. While that of Beowulf is based on their accomplishments. Both authors of “Hamlet” and “Beowulf” language are widely differential.

In “Hamlet”, Shakespeare portrays to be an uncertain raging madman. Someone who isn't taken seriously by the people and who seeks revenge at all cost. In his soliloquy of “To be, or not to be” the quote of “ by opposing end them. To die, to sleep no more” accentuates that Hamlet is in confusion and is thinking of suicide. Shakespeare intrigues the reader in showing that this novel has started off as a tragic character with inner conflicts that will be seen played out. That which creates Shakespeare to be a man whose language is more inclined in that of portraying the downside of things and creating an atmosphere that creates vivid pictures of Hamlet's madness. In which Shakespeare creates no association with that of an epic heroes language.

In contrast with “Hamlet ”, “Beowulf” is seen as an epic hero. By proving this through his conquests and glory. “Beowulf got ready donned his war-gear, indifferent to death”, showing Beowulf's attributes that the author portrays with a clear message of showing that Beowulf is an epic hero. One who the author makes a clear statement providing context clues and foreshadowing Beowulf as a role model whose courage has brought him to be seen as that whom he is, an epic hero. The language here seen differs from Shakespeare who creates a sense of failure and mental instability of the main author while in Beowulf he is seen as determined and confident. \

Both “Hamlet” and “Beowulf” language differentiates in that they are seen in two different sides of the room. Shakespeare provides Hamlet as a tragedy within a tragedy. In which Hamlet is viewed as the tragedy who carries out tragedies within the play. Beowulf is viewed as a hero who has outdone that of which an ordinary man would.

In conclusion, Shakespeare's language portrays Hamlet to be tragic through his actions and thoughts. In contrast with Beowulf is seen as that of an epic hero who is composed and viewed as a strong minded determined character. While Hamlet is portrayed as the total opposite as uncertain and mad.