The Consequences Of Expectations Of Hamlet

Hamlet sees his life as a prison, because his world is a prison of expectation. People, such as his father, expect much from Hamlet; however, Hamlet expects much from himself. This two sided demand for duty from his father and himself gives Hamlet no chance for escape, confining him and giving him much anxiety, especially since his own expectations both are in favor of and against his father's. The duty Hamlet must complete confines him in the way of a prison, because his own expectations and character force him to overcome a difficult choice before acting on the duty he has for his father.

This conflict of expectations stalls Hamlet by compelling him to question the consequences of his options and his loyalty to his father. When King Hamlet's