ime to be certain the ghost had spoken the truth about the murder. Finally, Hamlet decides upon a plan. "The play's the thing/Wherein I'll catch the conscience of the King"(II.ii.612-613). He will stage a performance for the King that would actually be a re-enactment of his father's murder. The play he chooses to re-enact is entitled "The Murder of Gonzago" with a few changes made to accommodate Hamlet's new lines and actions reflecting Claudius murdering his father. Upon seeing Claudius's crazy behaviour during and following Hamlet's play, Hamlet realizes that his ghost-father had spoken the truth. This provides all the reassurance needed for Hamlet to carry
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