How Claudius Is More Responsible for Hamlet Being A Tragedy
             William Shakespeare's play Hamlet is a very dramatic play, involving many conniving people, murder, and an overall atmosphere of suspense. It is therefore referred to as a tragedy. There are many aspects in Hamlet that make it one of Shakespeare's best tragedies. There are numerous murders including the untimely death of the innocent and pure Ophelia, and the murder of two loving fathers: King Hamlet and Polonius. There are also numerous revenge plots including those of Laertes, Hamlet and Fortinbras. As the play progresses, hatred becomes evident between many characters of the play. After a deeper study of the play however, it becomes evident that two characters are more responsible for it being a tragedy, Hamlet and Claudius. However, after examining Claudius' conniving character, and the facts that he's responsible for causing the numerous revenge plots and leaving Fortinbras with a bloody kingdom, it becomes evident that he is more responsible for the tragedy within the pl!
             Claudius is more responsible for the tragedy within the play because of his conniving character. This scheming character of his is highlighted when he aggressively demands the king of England to kill Hamlet upon his arrival.
             And, England, if my love thou hold'st at aught--
             As my great power thereof may give thee sense,
             Since yet thy cicatrice looks raw and red
             After the Danish sword, and thy free awe
             Pays homage to us--thou mayst not coldly set
             Our sovereign process; which imports at full,
             By letters congruing to that effect,
             The present death of Hamlet. Do it, England;
             For like the hectic in my blood he rages,
             And thou must cure me: till I know 'tis done,
             Howe'er my haps, my joys were ne'er begun. (IV, iii, 61-69)
             Claudius creates an extensive plan here. Fearing that Hamlet may reveal his guilt, he decides to eliminate his enemy. Some may argue that Claud...