Tragic death plays a very important role in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Hamlet often considers death in many different perspectives, and is certainly haunted by the idea even more after his father's death. Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous in literature: "To be or not to be, that is the question...". Hamlet's dilemma is the pain of life he must endure or the uncertainty of death. From the beginning of the play to the last scene, the fascination between life and death plays a fundamental role. Hamlet is troubled throughout the play after realizing that his uncle was the one who killed his father and is now married to his mother. He wants to avenge Hamlet Sr.'s death and kill Claudius, but feels that killing himself would be an easier solution. After the death of his murdered father and appearing at his funeral, Hamlet won't go anywhere without making a statement of his all-black attire inside and out. The turn of events throughout the play only helps the reader understand each character's debt and their specific role to Hamlet and the story regarding life and death. Claudio is one of the main characters responsible for his own death in the play because he portrays himself as untouchable; not thinking clearly about the consequences of his actions. He starts by killing his brother and marrying his queen, Gertrude, just because he wants power and sex. His ruthless actions make him Hamlet's antagonist and the most deserving of death. Through all of his evil deeds, he plans a duel between Laertes and Hamlet while also ensuring Hamlet's death by poisoning a drink and the end of Laertes' sword. He definitely got a taste of his own medicine because he rightfully died in the same...... middle of paper ...... which gives the character an almost happy tragic ending. Hamlet's appeal has to do with the fact that we can all relate to his struggles and principles. Each of us faces a dilemma where we are dealing with a corrupt world at some point in our lives. The way he preserves his moral integrity is a great example of the fact that he is human and relatable. His unbalanced characteristics, his reactions and his conflicting thoughts make him weak but perfectly human at the end of the day. His final act of death suits his flawed but human character, in which he also redeems himself. He gets justice for his father's death, even at the cost of his own life. The other characters also realize their full capabilities when they face the struggle of imminent death. By dying, they are able to overcome the anxiety and reservations related to death.