I believe that Shakespeare’s Hamlet is about mystery and the unknown. Throughout the play, characters struggled with their emotions and actions because of the overbearing sense of uncertainty that always seemed to be present. The play began with a mystery involving the presence of a ghost that “harrow [ed the guards] with fear and wonder” (1.1.53). This sighting led to more uncertainty when Hamlet became unsure if the ghost was an honest spirit or a devil in “a pleasing shape… [that was using Hamlet’s] weakness and… melancholy… [to] abuse [him and] to damn [him]” (2.2.594-597). The ghost’s mysterious identity provoked the investigation of Claudius to uncover his true character. In addition, throughout Claudius’ reign, Elsinore was involved
