Audra Amaral
In Hamlet the question of loyalty is raised. In this text we are shown that we owe our loyalty to our family and other close realtions. Hamlet struggles with this concept due to his own internal struggle with insecurities and self-doubt. He questions himself on whether to take revenge on his father's murder, or to take the easy way out of suicide. Finally Hamlet realizes that he needs to keep his father's honor and avenge his fathers death. Hamlet also shows us that loyalty constitutes several factors, such as passion, anger, fear, and love.
Out of the two movies, the 1996 portrayed Hamlet's loyalty more accurately, showing his inner turmoil with his loyalty. In these scenes Hamlet is shown to us as angry, upset and scared. The 2000 version was not as accurate because he did not come off as loyal and left us feeling that he was just confused. Regardless off how loyalty is depicted, knowing what we do about what constitutes it and where we owe it, what do you think happens when loyalties conflict?
I think their are two ways to look at this. The first is for the decision maker to make the best decision for themself. If both options may hurt someone, or something, then they should pick the option that benefits them more. But, the decision maker may look at who they owe it to more. Factors like relationships, debts, and family may influence their choices.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Hadley. When loyalties conflict it is the person's decision whether which one they will follow. Most of the time they will pick the loyalty that is the strongest or will help them in some way down the line.
ReplyDeleteI think the whole point of loyalty is to make the decision that is best for the person who you are loyal to, not to make decisions for your own good.
ReplyDeleteThat is true, but what is one to do after he has considered the separate loyalties that conflict? You then would have to make a decision about which loyalty must be compromised and so couldn't simply stay loyal to both in the situation. You had a point though, and the best decision would be to stay out of the situation if at all possible.
DeleteWhen loyalties conflict the person must out way the good and bad of both. Also you have to take into consideration how the person you have loyalty with will react to your decision. You could lose their friendship or their trust. When it comes to loyalty conflicts people have to choice their decisions carefully.
ReplyDeleteMake the decision after weighing pro and cons and evaluating the possible consequences of your actions.
ReplyDeleteEric really knows what he's saying here. Obviously when faced with a decision in which loyalties conflict you must look at all the possible outcomes and try to choose the option which will keep the most people happy.
DeleteHadley's comment shows depth of thought. She doesn't just answer the question, she discusses the decision making process
ReplyDeleteAnd how loyalty affects it. When considering loyalties you have to weigh more than just the pros and cons as they affect you but as they affect specific other people as well.
DeleteI agree with Alyiah because if your asked to choose between family and friends, most often it will be family that is chosen because your loyalty is probably stronger to them. But its also a good idea to look at your options as well.
ReplyDeleteI think the person in the conflicting situation becomes confused, and gets easily affected by outside influences. Hamlet for example has to debate in his own brain what to do and can't decide between loyalties. Outside influences affect him more easily, like when he hears Polonius behind the curtain and automatically stabs him. I don't always think the person in this conflict thinks of what is best for himself, but just gets pushed until he acts rashly.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Hadley and Aliyah, and I believe when someone is conflicted over their ties of loyalty they will choose whomever is more important to them; whether it is their family, friend, or lover.
ReplyDeleteWhen someone is conflicted between being loyal to one party or another this will most likely create an internal struggle that will have to be solved by either picking one side or picking none at all. It usually seems difficult to pick a side when someone is conflicted with who their loyalty belongs to but in the end the resolution is clear and simple. They must either choose between the parties or take no side at all. If they choose to take a side then they will most likely choose the side that is most important to them. -Nathan Sparks
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