Kristen Hamlet's Dilemma

In this scene, Hamlet has come across another huge dilemma. The question is should he kill his uncle or let him live. Hamlet is very mad at his uncle for killing his father, but he does not kill him right away. When Hamlet is spying on his uncle, he sees him asking God for forgiveness. By Claudius praying to God, Hamlet knows that his uncle will go to heaven instead of hell. This causes Hamlet to second guess his decision. Just like when Hamlet is debating to kill himself or live, he thinks a lot but does not act right away. Hamlet does not want his uncle to go to heaven and get away with the murder of his father. Hamlet knows that if he kills Claudius, he will have to live with the consequences that come with his actions. Many people already think that Hamlet is crazy, so I think that not killing his uncle right away is the correct decision. Hamlet’s friends like Ophelia spy on Hamlet and ask him questions to see if he is crazy. If Hamlet killed his uncle right away, many people would view him differently and he may not be able to become the king one day like he wanted to.

Even though Claudius prays to God for forgiveness, I do not think he is sincerely sorry for his actions. Claudius only asks for forgiveness once he learns Hamlet knows the truth. I think that if he was truly sorry and devoted to God, he would have already asked for forgiveness. Also, I think Claudius needs to step down from the throne to prove he is sorry. By praying to God, Claudius knows that God will forgive him while keeping all the things he took from his brother. If Claudius willingly steps down from the throne then I feel he could be forgiven. Until Claudius takes responsibility for his actions he should not be forgiven.