Brian Kim
1st Period
Mrs. Lukens
Can revenge be heroic?
Hamlet proves that revenge is heroic, despite it’s evil nature. Through the course of the book, Hamlet restores peace to his kingdom and balances the offenses of King Claudius. Still, Heroism is a matter of perspective and revenge is the action of one’s own justice onto another. What makes revenge heroic is the intent of the one who desires justice, not the aftermath. Hamlet demonstrates his heroism as his revenge begins as an attempt to preserve his fathers honor. His revenge begins heroic, however is later easily corrupted. It is learned, revenge is a never ending cycle and the true heros emerge to be the ones that forgive.
