The Tragic Downfall of Hamlet

Throughout many of Shakespeare's works he uses tragic heroes. According to Charles and Elaine Hallett, "Tragedy implies acknowledge achieved through suffering."(Hallet) Prince Hamlet of Denmark exemplifies tragedy through his experiences in abandonment and isolation, as well as flaws in his character. As the play progresses the reader discovers what effects abandonment by his mother, isolation from his family and friends, and his own resulting decisions have on the character of Prince Hamlet. <…

…and writes about Hamlet, goes deeper and further than his predecessors, and thinks he has reached to the true foundation, which, nevertheless, lies all the while still deeper and far beyond his researches." (Ulrici) Each one of us is unique in our own flaws, thus we each discover different aspects in Hamlet's character, though all are tragic. Therefore Hamlet becomes an immortal tragic hero due to each reader's ability to identify with some portion of