A deceitful act will always catch up to you, the truth will expose itself and the individual will be left to face the consequences. The heartache of one, results in the demise of another. Revenge is a major theme in the play, as many sinful acts occur in order to seek retribution. Claudius, Laertes and Hamlet learn this the hard way. In the end, the lead characters in Hamlet, ultimately get what they deserve. Claudius’s large ego and opportunity to be royal overtakes his rational thoughts, which ultimately leaves him to serve his consequences. From the very start of the play, we learn about how Claudius thrives on power, the royal status means the world to him, and overthrows any other aspect of his life. Claudius demonstrates this when he
