Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, features one of the most complex characters in all of dramatic literature; Hamlet is often contradictory and conflicted about his principles of morality and exacting revenge. Samuel Taylor Coleridge surmises that Hamlet “delays action till action is of no use.” To a certain degree, Coleridge’s words ring true; Hamlet’s inability in taking quick action prevents him from taking advantage of opportunities that are presented to him. Instead of quickly …showed first 75 words of 1453 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1453 total…his father. Throughout the play, Hamlet is often frustrated about his moral duties, thus stalling his course of action; however, in the very last scene, he has successfully purified himself from sin, bringing closure to his conflicted sense of morality. Though Hamlet is portrayed as a tragic hero suffering throughout an ordeal and dying for it, he ultimately accomplishes his goal by honoring his father’s wishes while coming out with his moral integrity remaining.