What do you consider the main themes of Hamlet? Shakespeare's Hamlet is a complex play in which many themes are intertwined – themes essential to the development of the play. The question of death and illness, both physical and emotional, is widespread throughout the play, as is fate and divine providence. The show also questions madness and whether it can be faked, as well as corruption and its moral implications. Of course, who could forget the famous soliloquy "To be or not to be", in which Hamlet not only questions life and death, but also many other uncertainties of life. Undoubtedly, the most essential theme in Hamlet's development is revenge and the question 'Does revenge pay?' Revenge is a frighteningly bloody emotion, driving people to act blindly and without reason. Revenge is a theme on which the entire scope of the work is skillfully built; being the driving force behind two of the play's main characters. The play is introduced by the appearance of the ghost of Hamlet's father in the first scene, which automatically gives the impression that something is wrong. This is later clarified by the statement that "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark" (Act 1 Scene 4 Line 90). The ghost emerges before Hamlet and insinuates that his death was not as insignificant as it might seem. The ghost urges Hamlet to “avenge his foul and unnatural murder” (Act 1 Scene 5 Line 25) and informs him that “The serpent that stung thy father's life now wears his crown” (Act 1 Scene 5 Line 38 ). This seems to indicate that the death of Hamlet's father was actually a murder and that the act was committed by King Hamlet's brother, Claudius, who had now become king of Denmark. The Ghost mocks Hamlet, telling him that it is part of every man's honor to avenge his own death. Hamlet then becomes part of the filth and misery of Denmark when he agrees to avenge his father's death. This is the beginning of a vicious cycle of hatred, death and revenge that destroys many lives. Soon after Claudius marries Hamlet's mother, Gertrude, Hamlet feigns madness as a ploy to hide his attempts to avenge his father's death and to bring him closer. Claudio. One of the first things Hamlet does in an attempt to prove Claudius' guilt is to have "The Mousetrap" performed in court. 'The mousetrap recreates... in the center of the card... amned Dane, drink this potion. Is your union here? Follow my mother. Laertes dies, happy that justice has been served and Hamlet himself dies soon after, his father's death finally avenged. The obsession and need for revenge displayed by our two main characters ultimately led to both their downfall. Not only did they hurt themselves, but also many others close to them. Ophelia's death, for example, could be attributed to Hamlet's desire for revenge, while Hamlet's death occurred as a result of Laertes' attempt to avenge his father's death. I hope it's easy to understand why I believe revenge is the central theme in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Revenge shapes the entire plot of the play and could be accused of corrupting Hamlet and Laertes, making them almost evil in their ultimate intentions. Shakespeare highlights the moral implications of revenge and how a person can be corrupted by their need for revenge. The old saying “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” is perfectly outlined in Hamlet. It is not possible to receive a punch, return it and then all sit together for a nice dinner. The moment you react, a horrible chain begins that is nearly impossible to break.