Corruption in Denmark

This is because if Claudius were to ask for forgiveness he would lose all his possessions. After praying this meaningless prayer Claudius rises and says, "Words without thoughts never to heaven go"(3. He prays to God because he feels so terribly about what he has done. He would rather receive eternal damnation than give up his kingdom and riches. This proves that Claudius is the epitome of greediness. Because of these aspects of corruption most of the characters are killed. He has killed a man and feels the remorse that comes with doing such a deed.

Another area of corruption that is seen in the play is the political corruption. When Claudius takes control and transforms the country of Denmark into a country filled with drunkards, this causes the people of the country to lose all respect for the royal family.

The theme of corruption is echoed throughout Hamlet. Ophelia says " I would give you some violets, but they withered all when my father died. Ophelia passes out weeds, believing they are flowers, and tells the recipient what each flower means. Ophelia, in her insanity, kills herself by accidentally drowning in a stream when trying to get a flower.