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What evidence is there to suggest that Hamlet would have become a successful leader of Denmark had he survived?
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What evidence is there to suggest that Hamlet would have become a successful leader of Denmark had he survived? In the final scene Forthinbras declares that Hamlet, ".........................Was likely, had he been put on, To have proved most royal;" By examining traits of Hamlet's character and comparing his to the characters of others in positions of power I will discuss whether this statement is correct. In Act 1 Scene 2 Shakespeare shows Hamlet has many leadership qualities. He is kind to Horatio when he tries to make out he is a truant. "I would not hear your enemy say so," He has created a strong friendship with Horatio and the guards, Marcellus and Barnardo, respect him even though he has not become King. He can discuss his grief over his father's death frankly and openly with them. This show of trust for, and respect from, his piers is very important in a prospective leader. Hamlet is...
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