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He is a coward

Hamlet, in several spots in the text refers to his dilema. Most notably in "To be or Not to be" he formulate the opinion after careful diliberation "thus consience makes cowards of us all." he continue through the play acting as if he needs more proof (op cit The play within the play sequence) however after his revlation that the p[lay has indeed captured the CONSCIENCE of the king, he continues his inaction. When Hamletencounters the praying Claudius, he can not bring himself to Kill him. His excuse, he is at prayer. Any excuse that will allo

Posted by Spiro Veloudos-Artistic Director The Publick Theatre of Boston on March 28, 1997 at 04:50:29
In Reply to "Why did Hamlet hesitate?" posted by Anthony on March 25, 1997 at 19:45:08

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• Aren't you over-simplifying? LunarCaustic 02:28:37 3/29/97 (3)
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    • REPENTING!? xerryss 18:51:50 3/29/97 (1)
      • Between you and me... Lillith 07:03:19 3/30/97 (0)

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