In Hamlet by William Shakespeare, indecision corrupts many characters. The most important, Hamlet, must revenge his father's death, but delays the act. Hamlet is the root of all evil in the play, though he is against evil more than most characters. Hamlet dies because he postpones the killing of the king. This act of indecision results in a brutal ending, full of death and suffering. Indecision affects not only the person who is indecisive, but all of those who surround them. Decisions not made may result, as in the case of Hamlet, as well as in today's world, in disaster and death. In times of crisis, it is crucial that decisions be made quickly, without delay.
             One night, Hamlet is visited by his father's ghost. This spirit tells Hamlet that Claudius is his father's murderer. Hamlet swears to revenge his father's death upon hearing the news. After the spirit leaves, Hamlet doubts whether the ghost speaks the truth. Upon leaving Hamlet says, "The time is out of joint. Oh cursed spite/ That I was ever born to set it right" (Shakespeare Act 1 Scene 5 lines 215-216). This quote illustrates that Hamlet is upset that he must revenge his father's death, while questioning the ghost's integrity. This is Hamlet's first moment of indecision.
             Hamlet's second moment of indecision comes after the play. Hamlet needs more evidence that Claudius is guilty of his father's murder. He then asks the players to perform a specific selection. In this play, a king is murdered by his brother as he sleeps, much like the ghost's explanation. If Claudius reacts emotionally to the play, Hamlet will know Claudius is guilty. "The play's the thing that will catch the conscience of the king" (Shakespeare Act 2 Scene 2 Line 604). Claudius, just as Hamlet presumed, over reacts to the play. He jumps at the killing of the king during
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