Beyond Revenge: Subjectivity, Power, and Existential Crisis in Shakespeare's Hamlet

@article{1719644,
      author = {Kanchan Sharma},
      title = {Beyond Revenge: Subjectivity, Power, and Existential Crisis in Shakespeare's Hamlet},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {10},
      number = {1},
      pages = {1208-1213},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1719644.pdf},
      abstract = {William Shakespeare's Hamlet is widely regarded as one of the greatest works in world literature. The play moves beyond the structure of a conventional revenge tragedy and develops a complex study of morality, politics, psychology, performance, gender, and death. Hamlet's struggle is not merely a struggle against Claudius; it is also a struggle to discover truth in a world dominated by deception and uncertainty. Shakespeare creates a protagonist who constantly reflects upon his own
thoughts and actions, making Hamlet one of the earliest examples of modern psychological characterization. The tragedy continues to attract scholars because it raises questions that remain relevant in contemporary society: How can individuals act ethically in corrupt systems? What is the relationship between appearance and reality? Can revenge ever restore justice? What role does death play in giving meaning to life? These questions form the foundation of this research paper.},
      month = {July},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719644}
  }