Hamlet

Brief Overview

«Hamlet» is a tragedy by William Shakespeare that tells the story of Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who seeks to avenge his father's death. The ghost of his father appears to Hamlet and reveals that he was murdered by his own brother Claudius, now the new king, who has married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Hamlet becomes entangled in moral dilemmas related to his desire for revenge and the unacceptability of murder. As the plot unfolds, Hamlet feigns madness, stages a play to provoke Claudius and confirm his guilt. The tragedy culminates in a series of deaths, including Hamlet himself, his mother Gertrude, Claudius, and other characters. Central to the work are themes of revenge, betrayal, madness, moral conflicts, and the search for the meaning of life.