INTERPRETATION OF MODERN IDEOLOGIES IN HAMLET1
Hamlet by Shakespeare is recognized as the refection of modern ideologies explored through
the complexities of human conditions and societal ideas facilitated by the resonance of
Hamlet’s struggle. The literary essay highlights the major concerns organized in five
paragraphs provided with shreds of evidence and in-depth literary analysis that conveys the
modern ideologies and theories of feminism, psychology, and Marxism principles.
Topic sentence: The first paragraph delivers an in-depth analysis of anti-feminism.
Support: “She married. O, most wicked speed, to post with such dexterity to incestuous
sheets!” (Shakespeare, Laurence and Jean). The referred quote is witnessed in Act I Scene II
of the play. Explanation: Hamlet, being a male-centric play, provides sufficient viewpoints
and major roles of women characters such as Gertrude and Ophelia. Gertrude represents
variant roles and has been marked as the epitome of negativity framed by the patriarchal
society. Her character represents the mother of Hamlet, widow of the ghost, Queen of
Denmark and finally a wife of Claudius (Jajja). The play constructs the character of the
woman through the perspectives of Hamlet, who marks her as a shallow woman who is
responsible for the downfall of Denmark by having an incestuous and lustful relationship.
Ophelia, on the other hand, is viewed as abhorrent by Hamlet. Conclusion: Following such
analysis, it is concluded that women characters were viewed as the lesser and voiceless
character. The importance of their existence is nullified by Hamlet’s interpretation. Thereby,
the play serves as an anti-feminist text (Jajja).
Transitional device: With the progression of Hamlet’s interpretation, the play reveals
an underlying psychology followed up by mental turmoil. Topic sentence:The second
paragraph facilitates the modern ideology of psychology discovered in Hamlet’s character.
Support: “...And thrice his head thus waving to Polonius up and down, he raises a sigh so
piteous and profound as it did seem to shatter all his bulk and end his being.” (Shakespeare,
Laurence and Jean). The referred quote suggests a psychological approach revealed in the

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