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You're first idea is probably your best. I don't think his problem is his fear of ghosts at all though. Also, his obsession with "the problem" is not in the forefront so much.
I think the two biggest hurdles Hamlet had to overcome were his value system(his conscience) and his indecisiveness.
Hamlet has a lot to consider. Killing a king is a serious act. Will he be just as evil as Claudius if he revenges his father's death? For better or for worse, this man IS the king.
One of Hamlet's great attributes is his ability to think a situation through. He cannot do anything of importance without first thinking through the consequences.Hope that these tidbits are of help to you.
Kari
P.S. Now THAT's how you respond to even the stupidest of questions. Yours was pretty good though.
Posted by Kari on March 26, 1997 at 20:25:01
In Reply to "Hamlet's problem" posted by brain, furball, and Elmira on March 26, 1997 at 16:50:18
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