a word from our sponsors
See the new shakespeare.com. This feature, while it still provides useful information, is no longer maintained.
Replies | Post Reply | Shakespeare Queries From Genuinely Interested Students 3.15.97: Top | Help
No, neither Claudius, Hamlet, nor Laertes completely failed, because their goals were met, as you stated. Neither did either character completely succeed. However, I meant "succeed" in a broader sense than you are applying it here. Yes, they succeed in killing whom they want killed, but are slain in the process.Perhaps it's just a function of my style of thinking. Half a victory, to my mind, is also half a defeat, and while all three men got what they wanted, they paid the ultimate price for it and didn't even live to see the fruits of their labors. That's not exactly a success story to my way of thinking... except possibly for Fortinbras. ;)
Posted by Rogue on April 06, 1997 at 17:40:20
In Reply to "I agree entirely" posted by Justin Bacon on April 02, 1997 at 11:50:17
Replies | Post Reply | Shakespeare Queries From Genuinely Interested Students 3.15.97: Top | Help