... reveal such contrasting ideals in regards to Hamlet's moral predicament: the fifth commandment says to honor thy mother and father whereas the sixth commandment says thou shall not kill. In the major soliloquy delivered by Hamlet, a sense of intellectual debate arises. In the to be or not to be soliloquy during the first scene of Act III, Hamlet quotes, "Thus conscience does make cowards of us ... heaven. This exhibits incredibly sane and thoughtful behavior. If Hamlet was impulsive and had an overwhelming desire for revenge, he would have completed the murder at this moment instead of ...

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... The turning point in Hamlet's behavior and strategy was the play being put on by the traveling troupe as well as his conversation with Gertrude immediately following. Claudius gives the reaction that Hamlet was hoping for, and any doubts about the Ghost and what he said are put to rest, "O good Horatio, I'll take the ghost's word for a thousand pound" (III ... , ii). Hamlet gets the ... perfect opportunity to kill Claudius in the ... a way that could produce serious consequences, in this case murder. Polonius' death is seen by many as part of the reason Ophelia commits suicide. Since Ham...

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