gh solid evidence to prosecutethe King at this point, but because of his procrastinatic flaw, his intent became stronger than his willto act. There was really very little that stood in the way of Hamlet's revenge. Aside from a few guards, andminor characters in Hamlet, the task of putting an end to Claudius should have been no more difficultthan killing trespassers or even thieves that may have committed their respective crimes in Denmarkduring that time period. Keeping this entirety in mind, audiences should remember that revenge is notalways justice served."Now might I do it pat, now he is praying.And now I'll do't. And so he goes to heaven;And so am I revenged. That would be scann'd:A villain kills my father, and for that,I, his sole son, do this same villain sendTo heaven." (Hamlet Act III sc.iii)It is difficult to imagine one's self as if he or she was Hamlet. The character of a tragic hero is notalways easy to understand. Nevertheless, the greatest conclusion that audiences may draw fromHamlet is a simple one: behave according to truth, and justice should prevail. "Of thinking too precisely on the event-- A thought which, quarter'd, hath but one part wisdom And ever three parts coward--I do not know Why yet I live to say this thing's to do, Sith I have cause, and will, and strength, and means, To do't." (Hamlet Act IV sc.iv)Hamlet, with ...
