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Why did Hamlet hesitate?

I would like to hear anyone's opinion about why Hamlet didn't revenge his father's death right away. Why did he wait so long? Even after his father's ghost comes back the second time, he still doesn't kill Claudius for quite some time. Why?!!!!!

I would really appreciate anyone's input on this. I need further arguments.

Anthony

Posted by Anthony on March 25, 1997 at 19:45:08

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• Hamlet's Delay Charles Weinstein 08:20:45 4/01/97 (0)
• He wants the Throne Rogue 14:18:17 3/31/97 (0)
• He who hesitates... Lillith 07:11:48 3/29/97 (0)
• He is a coward Spiro Veloudos-Artistic Director The Publick Theatre of Boston 04:50:29 3/28/97 (4)
  • Aren't you over-simplifying? LunarCaustic 02:28:37 3/29/97 (3)
    • re: Divine Retribution Lillith 06:16:48 3/29/97 (2)
      • REPENTING!? xerryss 18:51:50 3/29/97 (1)
        • Between you and me... Lillith 07:03:19 3/30/97 (0)
• you need assistance, huh? Brain and Furball 16:37:17 3/26/97 (2)
  • My apologies to Prospero, but this must be said Kari 20:12:55 3/26/97 (1)
    • I agree maryh 17:33:40 3/27/97 (0)
• Proof Jenny Wolf 12:16:27 3/26/97 (0)
• Wouldn't you? Reality Chuck 07:58:37 3/26/97 (1)
  • Patri/Fratra-cide Lillith 07:00:56 3/29/97 (0)

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