Yes and no. I do believe that the reasons given by Ham for which a play shold be performed are quite relevent in many instances. However, i do believe they can reflect something different. Ham believes that a play is to immitate humanity; to show truth; it is art reflecting society and so on. I believe that in most cases, yes, this is true. Plays do in fact reflec
t an element of reality and life according to many people. However, plays can tend to over exaggerate the portrayed emotions that are actually meant to reveal a truth. I think many times this is intentional because the author wants the audience to "track" with him, if you will. In order for something to be popular, it must be understandable and interesting. This is probably the goal of most writers of play such as this. People are looking for something new and interesting. Hamlet writes this play to grab not only the attention of the people at Elsinore, but most of all, to grab the attention of the king and to essentially persude him to confess to murder; unintentionally. This would reveal the truth to all, if the king confesses that is, and thus accomplishing the goal of the author: hamlet. I guess my only objection would be that because it is acting, it is just that; an act, therefore not actually revealing reality, yet coming very close. Good actors are gifted people because they sway others to buy into their act of portraying reality.
t an element of reality and life according to many people. However, plays can tend to over exaggerate the portrayed emotions that are actually meant to reveal a truth. I think many times this is intentional because the author wants the audience to "track" with him, if you will. In order for something to be popular, it must be understandable and interesting. This is probably the goal of most writers of play such as this. People are looking for something new and interesting. Hamlet writes this play to grab not only the attention of the people at Elsinore, but most of all, to grab the attention of the king and to essentially persude him to confess to murder; unintentionally. This would reveal the truth to all, if the king confesses that is, and thus accomplishing the goal of the author: hamlet. I guess my only objection would be that because it is acting, it is just that; an act, therefore not actually revealing reality, yet coming very close. Good actors are gifted people because they sway others to buy into their act of portraying reality. 