Hamlet Intro

Is all actually fair in love and war? Shakespeare's "Hamlet" explores the tragic relationship between two young lovers who are stuck in the middle of an internally vulnerable kingdom. Insecurity is not only stirred within the royal family; but also, there is a lot of conflict in the family of Polonius and Ophelia. Shakespeare utilizes the contrasting personalities of Ophelia and Polonius to emphasize their flawed father-daughter relationship; Ophelia's obedient short responses reveal her subconscious rejection to her father's controlling demands while Polonius' contradicting, exaggerated, language illustrates how he never truly controls a situation.