The Secrets Of Characters Revealed In William Shakespeare's Hamlet

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I was shocked and amused by the actions taken by the characters in the last scene. In my opinion, it was the leading action of the play, since many secrets of characters were revealed, and many actions took drastic actions. The most amusing part of the scene was the statical taunts Hamlet made towards his uncle, Claudius. It was pleasing to see Hamlet began to unravel the sincerity of his character, and his true sentiments of detest for the Claudius. I also was shocked that Hamlet in is state of lunacy, did not try to inflict pain upon the king. At this point of the play, tensions are heightened and secrets are being unravelled. One of the greatest secrete revealed is Claudius plans to have Hamlet killed in king, revealing Claudius evolution

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