William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Hamlet, The Prince of Denmark, recounts the tragic acts of retribution, and vacillation in the wake of the King of Denmark's murder. ... Hamlet also views death as a way of escaping the perfidious tribulations in Denmark, "a consummation devoutly to be wish'd"" (3.1.64-65). ... Claudius, the murderer and brother of the late king, treats Hamlet's sorrow as, "impious stubbornness [an] unmanly grief: it shows a will most incorrect to heaven"" (1.2.94-95). ... Claudius's greed, deceitfulness and fear of death add a heavy weight to Hamle...

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As Prince of Denmark he is put in a position, in which he must deal with the betrayal and murder of this father by his own family members. ... Hamlet is much closer to his mother than is to Claudius. ... Hamlet already knows that the King cannot be hiding in the room, for he just left the King in the chapel. ... You can argue that Hamlet really should not kill Claudius because Fortinbras is marching through Denmark, and that the fall of another King could allow for an easy invasion. ... Hamlet wishes to damn Claudius' soul. ...

• Word Count: 1406
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• Grade Level: High School