The Human Nature of Being Merciful and Vengeful In the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, the play reveals that it is human nature to show mercy towards somebody. For example, after Hamlet’s death, Fortinbras said to his soldiers, “Bear Hamlet like a soldier to the stage/The soldier’s music and the rite of war Speak loudly to him” (Shakespeare 5.2.441-448). Even though Hamlet’s father murdered Fortinbras’ father, Fortinbras showed forgiveness towards Hamlet and his family. Forgiving others allows one to let go of any bottled up emotions that are bothering them, leaving them feeling satisfied at the end. Another example is with Hamlet and his mother, Gertrude, “No, no, the drink, the drink! O, my dear Hamlet! The drink, the drink! I am poisoned”
