King Hamlet’s death turns Hamlet’s world from one of order to one of chaos. He knows Claudius killed his father, and he knows it is his duty to avenge his fathers death. He does not know when he should act. Therefore a major conflict arises within him, the conflict of passion vs. reason. The theme of passion vs. reason is prevalent throughout the play, and Hamlet is drawn to both sides of his …showed first 75 words of 1695 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1695 total…Hamlet’s life. Hamlet does not know why he has not murdered the king thus far, but perhaps it is because he has taken into account Horatio’s calm sense of nature, and how reason overrides his passion in situations. Horatio stands by him the entire play, even when Hamlet is meeting his destiny, and when he dies, Horatio is by his side, a beginning influence on Hamlet’s inner conflict, and an ending influence.