The presence of the ghost in Shakespeare's Hamlet emits an eerie tone while foreshadowing a theme of death. In addition to this theme, it also illuminates the mystery surrounding the death of Hamlet's father, the King of Denmark. Ghostly figures often represent unresolved matters in literary works as well as a prediction for revenge the is necessary to put the tormented soul at rest. In Hamlet's case, the ghost creates mystery for the audience, spawns death and treachery in Denmark, and makes the play as a whole appear dark and gloomy.
             The ghost does not speak despite the efforts of Horatio, Marcellus, and Bernardo and such bliss creates suspense in the audience as they are unaware of the intentions as well as the purpose of the ghost. However, the ghost is late utilized to aware Hamlet and the audience of the murder of the King by his own brother Claudius. The ghost does finally speak and says this to Hamlet:
             "Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder.
             Murder most foul, as in the best it is,
             But this most foul, strange, and unnatural...
             ...A serpent stung me. So the whole ear of Denmark
             Rankly abused. But now, thou noble youth,
             The serpent that did sting thy father's life
             Those two statements undoubtedly reveal the culprit of the King's murder. It eludes to the manner in which the King was untimely assassinated as well as the plot of revenge Hamlet will seek upon his father's murderer.
             Even though the ghost appeared to be Hamlet's father, those who saw him were truly fearful. In the sixteenth century, a ghost could be thought to be a demon attempting to deceive a gullible subject. The first signs of fear are demonstrated when the ghost first appears to Horatio, Marcellus, and Bernardo as they are on watch. The ghost appears to Horatio but says nothing and then quickly disappears. Shortly thereafter,
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