Good evening, Bloggers. Well, with the conclusion of Hamlet now out of the way there is something that has been pressing on everyone's mind - is Hamlet legitimately crazy, dutiful, or something else? Well, tonight I will be analyzing Hamlet's role as the antichrist, and the striking similarities between the two characters. My source comes from the book of revelations and Daniel, and my inspiration comes from a recent forwarded email from my nearly facist grandmother on the similarities between Obama and the antichrist (FYI: Reagan had more similarities than Obama). So, let us begin.
1. He comes from among ten kings in the restored Roman Empire; his authority will have similarities to the ancient Babylonians, Persians, and Greeks [Daniel 7:24; Rev 13:2 / Daniel 7:7] Alright, so young Hamlet doesn't come from one of the ten restored Roman kings - but his entire identity as an actor IS based from the classics - from the Greeks! If he were to actually have become king, he would've obviously reigned with those in mind. Sh-bam.
2. He will subdue three kings [Daniel 7:8, 24] Old Hamlet, Uncle Clauds, and Fortinbras - there's three for you.
3. He is different from the other kings [Daniel 7:24] Of course he is - he was SUPPOSED TO BE KING (never really got there) AND WAS MOST LIKELY THE MOST MENTALLY INSANE.
4. He will rise from obscurity…a “little horn” [Daniel 7:8] Hamlet's rise to destroy Claudius was pretty obscure, right out of left field for those Danish onlookers. Princes killing kings? Nonsense.
5. He will speak boastfully [Daniel 7:8; Rev 13:5] Give me that man That is not passion's slave, and I will wear him In my heart's core, ay, in my heart of heart, As I do thee. Enough said.
6. He will blaspheme God, [Daniel 7:25; 11:36; Rev 13:5] slandering His Name, dwelling place, and departed Christians and Old Testament saints [Rev 13:6] Hamlet gets very existentialist in the third soliloquy (To be or not to be), and many Elizabethians would have agreed good ol' Hamlet's pessimism could very well be associated with the devil. Also, him associating with ghost dad was in itself forsaking God.
7. He will try to change the calendar, perhaps to define a new era, related to himself [Daniel 7:25] Okay, so look at it this way. Hamlet did take out Claudius (and himself) and established Denmark in a new era with Fortinbras. That is definitely a new era. He gets a point for this one.
8. He will try to change the laws, perhaps to gain an advantage for his new kingdom and era
[Dan 7:25] He goes AGAINST laws to gain advantage for his kingdom, by planning for 5 acts to kill Claudius. I know, a far stretch. Also, Hamlet's political skills aren't as good as, per se, his being a witty jerk skills.
9. He will not be succeeded by another earthly ruler, but by Christ [Daniel 7:26-27] As you can clearly see, this is obviously Horatio's opinion at the end of the play. Not that Fortinbras is Christ, no no no - that the only person who can TRUMP Hamlet is Christ. Horatio was a big Hamlet fan, you see.
13. He will not answer to a higher earthly authority; “He will do as he pleases”[Daniel 11:36] DO I NEED EVEN A RESPONSE FOR THIS? REALLY?
The entire play, with such strikes as "A little less than kin" and "Get thee to a nunnery", Hamlet answers to HIMSELF - reminiscent of a Monique-esque persona. Hamlet still inspires many divas today.
I think I'll stop at the lucky number 13...I may continue this countdown next week. THE EVIDENCE IS OUT THERE PEOPLE.
Monday, February 22, 2010
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Wow! Your research is interesting. Where did you find all this information? Now that I think about it, it makes sense that Hamlet is an anti-Christ. Who would Claudius be in that case?
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