This statement, " Madness in great ones must not unwatched go," is put towards great meaning in any day and age. From the past's great leaders, to the presents, no matter what their power might have been, need not to be over looked. In sheakepeare's, Hamlet, King Claudius refers to this quote as many great Kings and Queens as being "great ones" who have either served as great leaders, or fallen due to their weaknesses. In todays society, one of those great ones, could be described as Sadam Husein. He was once a great leader, and fought for what he felt was right for his country, but then the fall of Iraq came and he was no longer looked up to as a great man.
In Shakepeare's, Hamlet, the statement from King Claudius is said towards all the great people who had once been trusted, in Hamlet's life, and now have turned their back on him. Hamlet once had trusted and cared for King claudius, and his mother, but when he finds out that they have gone behind everyones backs, and decide to get married as soon as his father dies, there are no longer any trust between them. This story is a great example of being careful of who you trust, no matter their power, or relationship. Hamlet can trust his mother or uncle after this action, he must find others to help him solve the mystery of his fathers death and why his mother and uncle get married so soon after the death of his beloved father and King. Back in this time, I dont think that societies kept checks and balances on their "great ones." Back then the throne was passed down through generations, and it didnt matter what their personality, or how evil their mind was. It only mattered who and when they got the throne.
An example of this for todays age would be, September 11th, Sadam Husein. This man was once a great leader, who everyone in Iraq loved and admired. The country had statues of him everywhere, and would kiss at his feet when passed. He is a prime example of "Madness in great ones must not unwatched go," for his early actions as president of Iraq were great. Then towards the end of his presidency, he became unruly, and unjust. Then he was found to be one fo the leaders of the 9/11 attacks on the united states. There goes a once great ruler of a country, and ended up turning his back on his citizens, and has now started a long and painful War on his country.
These are two examples that put this statement true. Whether their societies think it right, or thier families and friends, a great leader will always go and do what they think is right for their country. If a society has the power to keep cheacks and balances on their rulers, then I think that history wouldnt be the same. Great leaders, have done the things they have because they think that they can get away with them. When being a great leader get to their head, they think, hey, i can do anyting and my poeple will follow me with whatever i do... But then they realize that the citizens of their countries, do have their own thoughts and feelings.
In this statement from Shakespeare's Hamlet, King Clauduis makes a wonderful point on Watching their backs when it comes to the powerful leaders. They may be the rulers of your country, but they can also have evil thoughts and may lead your country into disaster. Then especially when the leaders are in your family, you must trust them not to do anything that will change the way your poeple look at you. This statement, "Madness in great ones must not unwatched go," refers to all great people either in your life, or the ones running them.
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