Reflections on the Hamlet¡¯s Delay in Revenge

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…tragedy is pre-destined. Hamlet himself is quite aware of this consequence. His determination of shouldering the responsibility is somewhat diluted by the duty of a worthy son. He weighs his personal matter and the state affairs. This is the very reason for his indecision in his revenge. Hamlet is a many-sided talent of the Renaissance. His learning, wisdom, noble nature, even his tragedy are all representative of the humanists at the turn of the century.