Hamlet
...ch Claudius is a clever yet crazy idea when trying to prove that the King killed his father. He shows that his way of thinking is different from the others in the play, which proves to turn out in his favor when the other character’s actions miscarry. “There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, rough-hew them how he will…” (Act V, Scene 2). Ultimately fate takes care of Claudius and Laertes with both winding up dead. When Hamlet is talking with his mother in Act III he knows that what he had to say to the Queen would be devastating, but he had to get the point across that she shamed the family when she married Claudius. He then continues knowing perfectly well that Polonius was behind the curtain and draws back his sword and kills him. His reckless tactics make the reader question whether or not he truly is mad or if he is just acting. “Now see that noble and sovereign reason. Like sweet bells jangled out of time and harsh;” (Act III, Scene 1) Ophelia describes his insanity to be like a song or beat of music. She describes herself as drawn and intrigued but almost certain that he is mad. Claudius plots much revenge to try and rid Hamlet from his life and always has a certainty that he will succeed. Somehow Hamlet finds a way out only to leave the King to think up a new revenge. Finally Claudius takes all of the necessary precautions when planning the fencing match and it goes to show that he uses rational decisions and his emotions also factor into his evil. Emotion plays a toll on a person’s actions as well. “This above all to thine own self be true, and as it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” (Act I, Scene 3). Polonius gives an exemplary speech when saying that people should listen to their heart and then they will be true to everyone. Claudius...