... been done to him by Cassio and Othello and is out to hurt both just for the sake of damaging their lives. In contrast, Claudius, who is also driven by a need for self-fulfillment, is not out to specifically harm anybody. As literary critic Morris White notes, His government works smoothly. He shows great tact to his courtiers, a genuine concern for his ... wife, and even kindness, at least at the beginning, to Hamlet and therefore can not be considered completely evil. He simply has a goal in mind, which is ... King, and will stop at nothing until he achieves it. In this way he is seen...

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• Grade Level: High School