Shakespeare's Hamlet is probably the most quoted and debated play of all time.
             'To be or not to be?' that indeed is the question that has been asked over and over and
             debated for generations. Hamlet is essentially a revenge tragedy, where the hero, Hamlet,
             battles for answers to find out if Claudius really did murder his father and how shall he
             Because Hamlet is not 100% sure if Claudius is the murderer and has speculated
             that the ghost of his father may be the devil playing with his mind, he cannot act in his
             rash rage. Hamlet takes his time, like an experienced chess player, attempting to learn his
             opponent's moves and calculate the next few. Throughout the play Hamlet tries to find
             out the truth, and ultimately make his move.
             Interestingly enough, Hamlet contains 2 revenge tragedies. Aside from the main
             story, a similar tale unfolds. During Hamlets madness, he throws himself on an
             eavesdropper within his mother's curtains, thinking its Claudius, killing him instantly
             with his dagger. Unfortunately it was Polonius, Laertes' father. This unfolds into yet
             another plot for revenge, this time by Laertes against Hamlet. However, Laertes' job is
             easier; he doesn't have to contemplate who the murderer is or what his true intentions
             were. Laertes is blinded by this rage and knows of Hamlet's sins. He wastes no time with
             asking questions and immediately cahoots with Claudius to murder Hamlet.
             Shakespeare almost intentionally puts in the second plot to contrast the different
             methods. So while the reader is contemplating about Hamlet's tactics, the reader is also
             entertained by a complete opposite approach. This all adds to the tragedy of the ending,
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