An internal struggle with oneself is not a comfortable situation to be in. When two driving forces which oppose each other clash, clarity is lost and making definitive decisions becomes difficult. This is the reality for Hamlet. When the ghost sought Hamlet to avenge his murder, it has effectively ordered Hamlet to make a choice which goes against his conscience. His set of morals contradicted the commands of the ghost, and this results in the inaction Hamlet knows all too well; it casted a persistent burden of self-doubt carries with Hamlet throughout the rest of the play. His hesitation to kill Claudius in the most opportunistic times reflects upon this. Whenever he overcomes the morals which hold him back, unfortunate timing suppresses his
An internal struggle with oneself is not a comfortable situation to be in. When two driving forces which oppose each other clash, clarity is lost and making definitive decisions becomes difficult. This is the reality for Hamlet. When the ghost sought Hamlet to avenge his murder, it has effectively ordered Hamlet to make a choice which goes against his conscience. His set of morals contradicted the commands of the ghost, and this results in the inaction Hamlet knows all too well; it casted a persistent burden of self-doubt carries with Hamlet throughout the rest of the play. His hesitation to kill Claudius in the most opportunistic times reflects upon this. Whenever he overcomes the morals which hold him back, unfortunate timing suppresses his