AN ANALYSIS OF HAMLET’S TRAGIC IMAGE
An Analysis of Hamlet’s Tragic Image
Abstract: Hamlet has been a controversial character in the world of literature. The reasons of his tragic image have been being argued by scholars and critics for centuries. Although there are many authoritative comments on this issue, there is still not a satisfying one. Thus this thesis aims to give an analysis on Hamlet’s tragic image in a more comprehensive way on the purpose to gain some access to better understanding of Hamlet.
This thesis firstly displays the features of Hamlet’s tragic image, and then analyzes the reasons of Hamlet’s tragic image in the light of both objective reasons and subjective reasons. And finally it draws a conclusion that Hamlet’s tragic image is caused by many aspects, but not simply because of the weakness of his own personality or the environment that he lives in.
Key words: Hamlet; tragic image; reason
哈姆雷特的悲剧形象剖析
摘 要：哈姆雷特这一形象历来是一个很有争议的人物, 形成他悲剧形象的原因更是被众说纷纭。虽然有很多关于这方面的权威性的评论。但是至今都没有一个令人满意的评论。所以,为了达到更深入了解莎士比亚作品的目的，这篇文章试图从更全面的观点来剖析哈姆雷特这一悲剧形象。
这篇论文首先分析了哈姆雷特悲剧形象的特征表现，然后从客观和主观两大方面， 对哈姆雷特这一悲剧形象进行剖析。从而得出结论，哈姆雷特的悲剧形象的形成是由多方面共同作用形成的, 而不是由于单方面的性格特点或者他所处的社会环境造成的。
关键词： 哈姆雷特；悲剧形象；原因
CONTENTS
Introduction 1
1. The General Idea of Hamlet 1
2. The Features of Hamlet’s Tragic Image 3
2.1 Humanism of Hamlet 3
2.2 Complex Characteristic of Hamlet 4
2.3 Delay in Action 4
2.4 Tragic End of Hamlet 4
3. Reasons of Hamlet’s Tragic Image 5
3.1 Subjective Reasons 5
3.1.1 Weakness of Personality 5
3.1.2 Isolation from Possible Forces 7
3.1.3 Religious Superstition of Hamlet 9
3.1.4 Oedipus Complex of Hamlet 10
3.2 Objective Reasons 11
3.2.1 Social Status of Hamlet 11
3.2.3 Social Reality 14
3.2.3 Limitation of Shakespeare 15
4. Conclusion 16
Bibliography 18
