Abstract: Humanism, as an important ideological weapon, has  sufficiently embedded in Hamlet, which has great influences on later generations. This paper aims to investigate humanism in Hamlet and other characters through the analysis of characters and plots in this play. With detailed analysis, Hamlet is found an image with equality, rationalism influenced by humanism education. Laertes is an image of character with kindness, love but is easily influenced by others. The old King has humanism in his respect to women, and the Queen and Polonius has humanism in their honest care for their children. With these analysis, it is expected to contribute better understanding of Shakespeare’s humanism. 

Key words: Hamlet, Shakespeare, humanism

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要：

1.Introduction1

1.1A Brief Introduction to William Shakespeare

1.2A Brief Introduction to Hamlet

2.Literature Review.2

3.The Embodiment of Humanism in Hamlet2

3.1Principle of Human-Orientation.2

3.1.1Understanding of Human Nature

3.1.2Respect for Human Beings

3.2Rationalism in Characters4

3.2.1Hamlet’s Revenge

3.2.2Laertes’ Attitude 

3.3The Concept of Equality6

3.3.1Equality in Hamlet

3.3.2Equality in Other Character

3.4The Concept of Love.8

3.4.1Polonius’ Love to His children

3.4.2Queen’s Love to Her Son

4.Conclusion.10

Bibliography11

Acknowledgment.12