Shakespeare and Human Nature
Shakespeare and Human Nature by Lady Camelot
Isn't it peculiar how human nature evolves through
environmental and socialogical conditions? It is evident that
we, as Human beings, tend to characterize our capabilities,
strengths and emotional intelligence through bonds of society.
As we encounter diverse walks of life we have a bizarre and
acute tendency to create new personalities. Through human
nature, we unintentionally become one with our counterparts. One
can travel East to West, North to South and eventually evolution
of the mind and soul takes its natural course.
Although differences exist, we enable ourselves to find common
bonds of life in general. In doing so, we can interrelate with
each other and attain goals that apart, are seemingly
impossible. In doing so, great undertakings are initiated. We
revolutionize our world through interaction and coexistence.
Even the most minute action creates an affect. In human nature,
we attract those that mirror ourselves in small ways. By
relating to past and present circumstances, we shape our world
of tomorrow. Like clay, we mold ourselves to the structures that
be. Perhaps chameleons display the best sense of human nature as
they cleverly and instantaneously blend with their surroundings.
Not only is this an excellent manuever to avoid danger, it is
also a profound way to "fit in" and become one with its
immediate environment.
Human nature never ceases amazement. We nurture ourselves with
spirituality, duality and even complacency at times, but
throughout life , we always manage to grow from our experiences.
We learn acceptance and emotional understanding through our
compelling desire to "be." Shakespeare's haunting & elusive
words, "...to be or not to be...that is the question..." is the
most profound phrase in human history. All human nature revolves
around this particular piece of artistry - "...to be or not to
be..." Shakespeare querried all Mankind.
Human nature is intriquitely defined by its owner. If we wish to
merely exist, then exist we do. But if we take his question to a
higher state of mind, we find life's perfect answer: Mankind's
nature is to evolve. Not only to simply exist but to assure
nonextinction of our species. We must use our natural instincts
and capabilities to overcome and conquer. That, as in all
things, must mature and ripen to a state of wholeness. Human
nature may fool those and lure unsuspecting travelers of time,
but the higher truth of human nature is the self exploration of
life and the ability to broaden horizons of the self or "alter
ego" and other individuals so they, too may come to see and
equally realize the unequivocal and honest meaning of life.
Yes, Shakespeare conquered literature with his defined works of
human nature; but the question he asks of us still confuses even
the most intelligent and collegiate individuals of our time. In
this day and age, we have a choice "to be or not to be." This is
no longer an inquiry but an option. We, as Humans, must choose
the path of higher truth and awareness. By remaining unattached,
we choose not to fully exist. A play of words can tantalize the
senses, but Human nature can enrich the world in which we live.
The choice is yours.
(c) Lady Camelot