Hamlet’s procrastination in taking revenge in Hamlet
PremiumWrite about Hamlet s procrastination in taking revenge in Hamlet Hamlet's procrastination the action of delaying or postponing something in seeking revenge is a central theme in William Shakespeare's - play Hamlet which was written between and In the play Hamlet seeks revenge on his father s murderer a duty given by the Ghost of his later father Here are some key factors contributing to Hamlet's procrastination Uncertainty and Doubt The Ghost tells Hamlet that his uncle Claudius murdered King Hamlet by poisoning him while he was asleep In Act Scene the Ghost says The serpent that did sting thy father s life Now wears his crown Hamlet is initially unsure about the ghost's revelation regarding his father's murder He grapples with doubts about the ghost's authenticity and the reliability of its information As a reflective and philosophical character Hamlet is cautious about acting impulsively based on uncertain evidence Moral