As in the great tragedy, Hamlet was not reckless in his decisions, in which he gained evidence and proof first before taking action. If however Hamlets beliefs of Claudius became publicly known, he would have been cast out of society and considered deranged. Therefore, he needed time to gain evidence for the good of his people. If he had been exposed right away, a balance would not have been restored. Just as we are to trust and allow the government to work out and find proof and evidence before making decisions. Without time and trust delicate matters are trampled on and destroyed before they’ve had a chance to develop. It requires everyone to get involved, for it is said that we are only as strong as our weakest link. Polonius was the weak
