Blood is thicker than water
Hesitation?
No, I don't really see it as that. Hamlet is a great intellectual, one who understands the meaning of timing. He always observes and understands which makes him greater above all others. What he is doing is waiting for that golden moment. Restricted he is, burdened by the confines and ideals of his religion, for confession equates to redemption! Hamlet obviously wants justice for his father, vengeance for his father so that he may properly be at rest. If Hamlet were to act on his emotions and strike right then and there, nothing would be achieved for him and his father. For why is it fair that his father that Claudius would gander the possibility of an immortal bliss forever while his father walks the path of the unknowing in limbo with the great risk of damnation all because his father reached an untimely death before he could seek redemption! Now, do I entirely agree with Hamlet's decision on waiting? Not entirely. Claudius is an obvious, compulsive LIAR 嘘吐き! One who hides behind an act, one who tries to play victim. I had hoped with alllll my being that Hamlet too would understand this gigantic flaw! That his "confession" was nothing more than a waste of breath that God can easily see through!
Even Claudius himself acknowledged his words weren't worth redeeming, that he was doing nothing more than just speaking as though to possibly make himself feel a little better. Even though he acknowledges this, he still shows no signs of remorse save for when Hamlet used psychological warfare during the play. From what I've observed Claudius's mind set is as follows. "So long as no when finds out, then I'm in the clear! Anyone who finds out is an immediate danger who should be dealt with properly!" Basically this photo explains it better than me!
The true problem in all this is the damnable constraints of time, which in turn is endangering Hamlet's mission.
The longer Hamlet waits, the less opportunities he'll have to fulfill the deed for multiple reasons! The no longer Claudius is king, the more favorable he'll grow to the people meaning that him murdering the King late in the game will only end on a very sour note where he himself could lose his life. There is also the position of King, Hamlet isn't getting any younger! He's already moderately aged meaning he'll have even less time to rule Denmark! Then there is also the act Hamlet is putting up, eventually people we'll either catch onto it or grow sick of him. If it is the former they will no longer listen to him meaning he will lose most of the endearment that he currently holds from the people. If it is the latter and they grow sick of him, there may be many who will try to dispose of him, the nuisance and many will be glad for it~
Lastly 最後に!,there is something that does bother me. If Hamlet does manage to kill the king what would happen!? So to say it is out in the open for all to view, how the people view it! I highly doubt that they would simply accept Hamlet, and allow him to usurp the thrown thereafter. They'd most likely be against Hamlet disgusted by his vulgar actions. If Hamlet wants to succeed, I feel like he should be a bit more definite on this, he needs to be specific and make out a proper plan. He can't go and attack the king all willy nilly, he must do it in the dead of night when not a soul is around. If done like so, no one would be the wiser! His father avenged and his murderer dead, all would be right again!
If Hamlet seeks vengeance then he must act quickly, the longer he waits the harder it will become... I wish for your success Hamlet!
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I honestly couldn't really tell if he were faking his guilt or if the actor was just too convincing with his performance. I also have to agree that Hamlet's decision to not kill him was a good choice. For as you stated in your post, what is the purpose of this act if Claudius would just ascend to heaven while Hamlet's father is held in purgatory. However, just as you stated, he can not just wait while Claudius sits in his father's throne. He must act quickly, or he may lose his chance and have his vengeance denied. I also never took in to consideration what would happen if no one knew of Cladius' death. So all I can say is that your post is very well done.
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