... with the obvious tragic components, there are other driving factors that make Hamlet such a multidimensional play. The factor that drives Hamlet's desire to murder Claudius is heavily questioned, providing a debate on whether Hamlet's eagerness to avenge his father is due to a bloodthirsty desire for revenge or because of a ... towards the justification of revenge in an obligation of righteousness. King Hamlet's ghost says to his son, "if thou didst ever thy dear father love" then he needed to "revenge his foul and most unnatural murder." (Act I, scene five) which leads Hamlet to believe...

• Word Count: 1323
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... each other's characteristics throughout the play. Caught in the spur of the moment, Hamlet murders Polonius and causes an outbreak of emotions in Denmark. King Claudius is told by a messenger that "The rabble call [Laertes] "lord" and-as the world were now but to begin, ... order to seek an explanation and avenge his father's murder from King Claudius along with a group of supporters. When Laertes questions King Claudius about the ambiguity surrounding Hamlet's freedom from punishment, Claudius responds by pointing out "the great love the general gender bear [Hamlet]" (Act IV, Scene VII)...

• Word Count: 699
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate