What makes Hamlet unique from any other character in a story is his excellent choice and use of words. Hamlet, compared to the the epic hero of Beowulf, Beowulf, in terms of language use, has a lot more to say than to do (which develops into Hamlet's flaw), and gives a lot more insight to his thoughts making his character believable.
Hamlet extends his thoughts and plans but Beowulf gets straight to the point. While Beowulf is fighting Grendel , Hamlet is still planning the play to see Claudius's guilty visage. 260 -261 "I alone and with the help of my men, may purge all evil from this hall" This is shortly before he wounds and later kills Grendel. Compared to Beowulf, Hamlet is not dedicated enough to complete a task he had promised to do.
Hamlets use of language Hamlet and his story is a lot more engaging than Beowulfs'. Hamlet does have a lot to say ,but ,even though a lot, compared to Beowulf's narration ( 3rd person ), its more interesting to experience the plot from a person that is in the story. For example Hamlets " To be or not to be" soliloquy adds a connection between the reader and the character, giving Hamlet a more realistic feel.
Hamlets use of language in his story reveals his lack of dedication and insight of his situations. These characteristics are what separates him from Beowulf .
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