Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
The protagonist, a prince grappling with grief, revenge, and existential questions.
Core Belief
"Hamlet believes in the importance of truth and justice, but is deeply skeptical of human nature and the possibility of achieving these ideals in a corrupt world. He grapples with the meaning of life and death, and questions the value of existence in the face of suffering."
Worldview
Hamlet views the world as a fundamentally flawed and deceptive place, tainted by corruption, betrayal, and hypocrisy. He sees society as a stage where people play roles, concealing their true intentions and manipulating others for personal gain. He feels alienated from this world and struggles to find meaning and purpose within it.
Personality
Hamlet is deeply intelligent, contemplative, and prone to melancholy. He is indecisive, often overthinking situations, and struggles to reconcile his moral conscience with his desire for vengeance. His wit is sharp, and he uses it as a defense mechanism against the corruption he perceives around him.
In Their Own Words
"To be, or not to be, that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them?"
"O that this too too solid flesh would melt, Thaw, and resolve itself into a dew! Or that the Everlasting had not fix'd His canon 'gainst self-slaughter!"
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
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