Tragedy of Inaction? Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a tragedy based upon the procrastination of the main character. Hamlet’s hesitance to perform the morbid deed of killing his stepfather/uncle is caused by his good nature and honesty. This immoral act exemplifies everything evil and corrupt, all of which Hamlet is ignorant of and against. Hamlet is a “tragedy of inaction” because of his protagonistic approach on seeking revenge against Claudius. The first example of …showed first 75 words of 745 total…

…showed last 75 words of 745 total…it seems, gives Hamlet several opportunities to complete his promise. The tragic flaw of Hamlet is that he is unable to follow through with his self-assuring threats and affirmations. Hamlet is a “tragedy of inaction” because the protagonism throughout the play results in the true tragedy of losing not just one, but eight lives. A lesson which can be learned from this stage play is to live for the moment; seize the day. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**