Throughout the play many different aspects of Hamlet's personality are shown
             by observing his actions and responses to certain situations. Hamlet proves to
             be a very complex character and functions as the key element to the
             development of the play. He takes on the role of a strong character, but
             through his internal weaknesses his destruction is inevitable.
             In the opening of the play, Hamlet is confronted by the ghost of his father
             and told to "Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder" (Act 1 Scene 3 li. 31).
             Hamlet is not afraid to follow the ghost and speak with it, despite the fact that
             Horatio tells him not to go. He questions Horatio as to why he is stopping him
             and what is to be feared. Later on, however, Hamlet begins to doubt the ghost's
             word. He thinks up the "Murder of Gonzago" to verify the truthfulness of the
             ghost and also to allow himself more time. Hamlet's plan is, "...The play's the
             thing/Wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king" (Act 2 Scene 2 li. 633-634).
             After learning the truth, Hamlet continues to procrastinate the killing of Claudius.
             Although Hamlet is full of purpose, he lacks the ability to carry out his intentions,
             and thus allows his character flaw to eventually destroy him.
             Another characteristic that acts against Hamlet is his excessive
             melancholiness. Hamlet experiences rejection from his true love, anger from the
             murder of his father, betrayal from his friends and family, and the fear from
             what lies ahead. These feelings of pain and sorrow are embedded deep inside
             him, and eat at him like a terrible disease. Unfortunately, by the end of the play
             Hamlet has stopped fighting this disease and leaves his future up to fate. As he
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