Hamlet dramatizes Prince Hamlet's
gradual descent into madness. Early in the play, the Ghost appears to
Hamlet and informs him that Hamlet's father, the King of Denmark, was
murdered by Hamlet's uncle, Claudius. Hamlet isn't sure that he believes
the Ghost and sets about uncovering the truth.
Hamlet makes himself appear crazy to deflect suspicion. He later
rejects his sweetheart Ophelia and convinces players to enact the scene
of the murder in front of Claudius, who reacts suspiciously.
Hamlet’s attempt to kill Claudius results in the death of Ophelia’s
father Polonius. Claudius sends Hamlet to England, expecting him to be
killed upon arrival, but Hamlet cleverly escapes and stumbles upon
Ophelia’s funeral.
Claudius arranges a duel between Hamlet and Ophelia’s angry brother
Laertes. Gertrude drinks from a poisoned goblet that was intended for
Hamlet, and Laertes and Hamlet each deal poisoned blows to the other. In
the end, Hamlet kills Claudius, avenging his father.
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