Revenge and Its Consequences in Hamlet

Hamlet (1602) is one of the most beautiful and well-known works of the great English writer William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616). This article examines and analyzes the effects and consequences of revenge on Hamlet s character and destiny. Revenge, which is the most important element in shaping the structure and events of this play, creates unpleasant events (doubt, madness, death, etc.) in Hamlet s life. As a result, Hamlet, who seeks revenge through his actions throughout the play, brings death and destruction to himself and those around him.