During his lifetime, William Shakespeare composed a numerous number of plays, most of which are considerably famous today. Unlike several authors of his time, his work included a large range of genres upon which he created his plays. One of the most famous tragic plays written by Shakespeare is "Hamlet". Based on the life of a fictional young Danish prince, Shakespeare explores the emotions that this prince experiences, as he faces the murder of his father, and plots for revenge. Among the many characters included in the play, Hamlet remains one of the more tragic figures. The circumstances he grows...
person unless he is sure that are wrong. Also, when Hamlet catches Claudius admitting his sins to God, he could have very easily done away with Claudius, yet he chooses not to use that opportunity, as once again, after repentance, Claudius would have been pardoned for his sins, and would no longer be guilty of his deeds.

Towards the end of the play, when Hamlet has succeeded in taking his revenge over Claudius, he too collapses and dies, categorising it as a tragic play. Though portraying a tragic figure, Shakespeare moulds Hamlet into a very scholarly and merciful person.