Assignment Question
Compose a response to the following prompt regarding the play, The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, by William Shakespeare: Hamlet is a revenge tragedy complicated by the theme of hesitancy and action which in turn plays a vital role in defining the character of Hamlet, which may include religious belief, reflections on mortality, and the lack of passion which seems to compel others (e.g. the actor, Laertes, and Fortinbras). In a thesis-driven essay, explore the causes and effects of Hamlet’s hesitancy, including how it becomes an obstacle to the otherwise clear goal of revenge, including the king’s ghost and what it may represent, the models for revenge as represented by Laertes and Fortinbras, and Hamlet’s hesitancy to act at pivotal moments within the play.
This essay should reference multiple sources provided within the Readings 3.1 – 3.9 (attached document) as well as cited examples from all five acts of the play, Hamlet, including at least one soliloquy.
The essay should be clean-copy and in MLA format. Please do not go to other websites, use ChatGPT or cite online sources for this essay: use only the materials provided in the course shell.