Hi, I'm writing an essay on how Hamlet is a participant of hypocrisy. Can anyone help me write a thesis statement. My points are that his father tells him to avenge him, but Hamlet takes a long time to do it, how Hamlet says he loves Ophelia but is the cause of her death, and how Hamlet says he loves his mother but treats her badly.
I don't want to start out with a simple thesis saying "Hamlet is a participant of hypocrisy because..." Does anyone know how else I can start my thesis?
You might try using his most famous speech "To be or not to be".... to be the avenger of my father or not, to be the protector of Ophelia or not, to be my mother's son, or not.
Yea, I like how that sounds.
Thanks.
Certainly, I can help you come up with a more engaging thesis statement that incorporates Hamlet's famous "To be or not to be" soliloquy. Here's a suggestion:
"In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the titular character wrestles with the duality of his nature, contemplating the masks of loyalty and affection he wears, ultimately questioning whether it is nobler to live in the realm of hypocrisy or to embrace authenticity."
This thesis statement captures the essence of your argument about Hamlet's hypocrisy and introduces the idea of Hamlet grappling with his own conflicted feelings, as exemplified in the "To be or not to be" soliloquy. Additionally, it sets the stage for further exploration of his relationships with his father, Ophelia, and his mother.
Remember, your thesis statement should act as a roadmap for your essay and should guide your reader's understanding of your main points. Feel free to adjust this thesis statement to fit your specific writing style or refine it further to align with your arguments.