xed into his self induced insanity, he is able to acquire a full assessment of the situation. Which is yet more proof that he is in fact cunning and cautious rather than a mere coward. For a coward is afraid to act, and has no definite game plan, where as a hunter is wise and knows how to use his opponents so that they divulge information voluntarily, as was done by Rozencranz and Guilderstern.But one may ask, what of the perfect chance in the confession room which Hamlet gave up. If one is to take a closer look at the situation, one would come to the realization that again, it was the cautious nature of Hamlet which prevented him from completing his task. Hamlet was not aware that Claudius was not really praying, and as Hamlet stated in the play, he would not kill such a heartless murderer while he was praying and send him to heaven, when his father would be destined to spend the rest of his life in purgatory.As one sees at the very end of the play, Hamlet shows us one last sign of bravery, when he accepts the challenge of the fencing match. He risks death and ultimately gains death in order to avenge his father. As is commonly misunderstood, one does not have to be overbearing and physically strong in order to get something accomplished. If one is cautious and get all o he details straight and then acts in one quick move, one not only has a higher chance of success, but also does so having expelled far less energy as well. ...
