Topic > Hamlet's Revenge - 777

Despite the fact that Hamlet was uncomfortable with Claudius's acquisition of power before encountering his father's ghost, it did not push him to act impetuously. Aware of the grave situation, Hamlet decisively chose his methods to find out if King Claudius was his father's murderer. After hearing the ghost's statements, Hamlet had voluntarily decided to remain discreet about the thought that Claudius had killed his father. Hamlet had then begun to closely observe the affairs of the castle without arousing suspicion on the part of King Claudius by behaving as if he were crazy. Although lying may seem like an uncivilized method of reaching the truth, Hamlet deceived others to protect his life and to truly learn the truth about his father's murder. Ethical or not, the simple effort to investigate whether the ghost's claims were true shows that Hamlet was a just man not entirely determined to avenge his father at the beginning of the play. Hamlet could have simply ignored the ghost's request to remove Claudius or he could have killed Claudius without any tangible evidence, both being shamed for injustice or imprudence. But instead, with great effort, Hamlet discovered the truth about Claudius' crime by organizing the play “The Mousetrap” to bring out Claudius' well-hidden guilt publicly. It was then that Hamlet had the evidence he needed to serve his uncle