Quote Analysis Act 3 Scene 2

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

1 April 2011

Act Two Scene Three Quote Analysis

            “ Since my dear soul was mistress of her choice / And could of men distinguish, her election / Hath sealed thee for herself. For thou hast been / As one in suffering all that suffers nothing” (III.ii. 67-70).

            Hamlet has experienced many downfalls from the beginning of the play. He is portrayed as a great respectable prince, but after he sees his fathers ghost he is seen as crazy. The reader can sympathize with Hamlet because his father has past away, his two best friends have betrayed him and the one he loves, Ophelia, has ended ties with him. In this scene Hamlet converses with his good friend Horatio, who is the only loyal friend Hamlet has left. He tells Horatio he has chosen him because he takes everything life hands him with acceptance and he is grateful whether it is good or bad. Hamlet idolizes Horatio because Hamlet is not able to cope with the bas things that have happened to him. He sees that Horatio is able to remain calm in every situation that is thrown at him. Horatio is viewed as a strong and composed character, also he is the only friend that has not betrayed Hamlet.