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What supports the interpretation that Hamlet suffers from an Oedipus complex in 'Hamlet'?
His passive resistance to his father's wishes
His rage toward his mother
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I think there are three probable hints to this interpretation:
1) Hamlet is really in a lot of pain on account of his
mother's relationship with Claudius. In fact he is more
occupied with this incestuous relationship than he is with
the thought of avenging his father's murder.
2) He does not kill Claudius even when he is fully
convinced of his guilt. Even in the end he probably
kills Claudius for having conspired with Laertes against
him and when he knows for certain that he is
going to die.
3) He identifies Ophelia and his mother as a type. He considers his mother's frailty reason enough for not trusting Ophelia. His attitude towards both of them (though one is his beloved and one his mother) is similar. He is constantly confusing his feelings for the two of them.
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Specifically, Hamlet's mother Queen Gertrude marries Claudius, Hamlet's paternal uncle and the killer of Hamlet's father. Hamlet delays in taking vengeance because of how happy his mother is in her second marriage. Hamlet disapproves of Claudius, but delays in taking vengeance because of his mother's great happiness in her second marriage. That he is swayed by his mother's feelings even though he is hostile to albeit unwelcome fatherly role that Claudius assumes therefore fits with the Freudian argument of great maternal attachment and great paternal alienation.
Hamlet mistreats Ophelia.
Hamlet resists obeying his father's ghost's commands.
Yes, it's possible to say that Prince Hamlet more or less suffers from an Oedipus complex. The Oedipus complex is a stage that Sigmund Freud [May 6, 1856-September 23, 1939] identifies in a male child's mental and emotional development. In that stage, the father figure becomes a competitor to the child in terms of the mother/wife figure in the family. Hamlet indeed appears to identify most strongly with his mother, Queen Gertrude.
In extreme cases of the Oedipus complex, the child actually carries out a death wish against the father. That's precisely what the complex's original victim does: Albeit unknowingly, Theban King Oedipus kills his own father and marries his own mother. In the case of Hamlet, it's possible to say that the prince loves his mother so exclusively that he lets his father's memory die along with the actual death.
There is nothing that supports the hamlet. The Oedipus complex is on it's own.
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What support the interpretation that Hamlet suffers from an Oedipus complex?
His passive resistance to his father's wishes && His rage toward his mother (APEX)
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Why does Oedipus claim he suffers even more than the suppliants?
Oedipus believes he plays a big role in Thebes. Therefore, if he makes a wrong decision, many citizens will suffer. The suppliants don't have such a big responsibility.
Why is Oedipus a tradgedy?
Oedipus Rex is a tragedy because The main character (Oedipus) suffers a major loss of some sort that tears his/her life apart. The play can be called a Greek tragedy because hubris (pride or arrogance) is a main theme. The fact that the belief in gods and fate are very prevalent also make Oedipus Rex a Greek tragedy.
What kinds of blindness are there in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Physical and symbol blindness are the kinds of blindness in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, physical blindness is evidenced in the actual blindness of Teiresisas the blind prophet. Symbolic blindness is found in the cluelessness of Theban King Oedipus. Oedipus suffers from a mistaken self-image that causes him not to recognize the truths that are staring him in the face.
Examples of tragedy?
A tragedy is a work in which the hero suffers and does not have a happy ending. Some examples of tragedies are "Hamlet", "Oedipus Rex", and "King Lear".
Why is Antigone not the tragic hero in the play 'Oedipus Rex'?
That she is a child who suffers but who is not known to do great things is the reason why Antigone is not the tragic hero of the play "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, a person who is tragic meets with a bad end. A person who is heroic is capable of doing great deeds. The job description matches Antigone's father, Theban King Oedipus, in the play "Oedipus Rex" and herself in the play "Antigone".
Why does Antigone think her family has suffered mistakes in 'Antigone'?
That her father is cursed is the reason why Antigone thinks her family suffers mistakes in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone cares about the dead members of her family. She is realistic because of a promise to her father, disgraced Theban King Oedipus. Oedipus lets Antigone know that their family suffers because of the curses of the gods.
Does Oedipus suffer from arrogance and pride in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Yes, Oedipus suffers from arrogance and pride in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus demonstrates pride in his ability to care for his people. He exhibits arrogance when he expands the scope of divine punishment from the guilty in Laius' murders to accessories. He expresses pride in his ability to get the job of gathering information and solving problems done. He manifests arrogance when he disrespects Creon, Teiresias the blind prophet and the Theban shepherd.
Can Oedipus not be the tragic hero in 'Oedipus Rex'?
No, Oedipus can be no other than a tragic hero in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a hero is someone who is capable of great deeds. The tragic hero ends up suffering, usually because of his own errors and flaws. The phrase therefore describes Theban King Oedipus, who defeats the monstrous Sphinx, but then suffers great personal and professional losses because of hasty decision-making and spontaneous, passionate outbursts.
What punishment does Oedipus threaten for withholding information about the murderer in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Execution or exile is the punishment threatened by Oedipus for withholding information about the murderer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Thebes suffers from a pestilence that the Delphic oracle says will end with the identification and the execution or exile of the guilty in Theban King Laius' murder. King Oedipus takes it upon himself to extend that punishment. Whoever withholds information or harbors or helps the guilty also will be punished with execution or exile.
