In Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, Hamlet is easily influenced, relying on the observations of his father, mother, and a member of Fortinbras' army to decide whether to kill his uncle Claudio, who is now king. The ghost of Hamlet's father influences him to seek revenge and prove Claudius' guilt. Queen Gertrude, Hamlet's mother, influences Hamlet's behavior, causing him to lash out and attempt revenge. A conversation Hamlet has with the Captain of Fortinbras' army influences him to finally face the situation he finds himself in, ending it all by killing Claudius. Hamlet's father, King Hamlet, influences him by visiting Hamlet as a ghost and telling him to do so. seek revenge. Hamlet believes his father and puts on a play in which he would capture Claudius' guilt for killing King Hamlet: it worked. Hamlet would not have thought of creating a play if his late father had not visited him. After that incident, Hamlet began to think of ways to seek revenge, but that was all he did: think. Hamlet's mother, Queen Gertrude, influences Hamlet's behavior by causing ...