The Ethics of Hamlet

<Tab/>Morality plays a major role in the decisions we make in our daily lives. Often times, emotion alters our ability to make coherent choices. In the play "Hamlet", by William Shakespeare, Hamlet encounters difficulty in making decisions as he deals with his nemesis, Claudius. In Act III Hamlet proves to be a cautious and contemplative person through his delay in avenging his father's death. <Tab/>In …

…chance to retaliate. In every other scene, Claudius is in the presence of another person, typically a guard or an advisor. As a result, Hamlet is obligated to take on more precautions. <Tab/>Altogether, Hamlet is both pensive and wary in determining his actions. His conscience interferes with his desires, but not his focus. His ability to rationalize serves as a model to humankind. How many of us ignore our intuition?