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'Hamlet is an element of evil in the state of Denmark... a living death in the midst of life.' Do you agree that this accurately describes Hamlet and his role in the play? In claiming that Hamlet is 'a living death in the midst of life', Knight depicts Hamlet as a character who is entirely a corrupting force in the lives of others, rather than a morally superior character attempting to orchestrate justice. In that Hamlet is secluded and absolutely isolated from those who experience 'life', Knight condemns Hamlet to the title of being an emotionless element of malevolence. It is important however to consider Hamlet's circumstance before labelling him as an 'element of evil'. This title portrays a being that has no conscience and feels little, if any, emotion; it could be argued however, that the corruption Hamlet brings to the lives of the other characters in the play...

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