Hamlet (play)

"Hamlet" is a tragic play by William Shakespeare centered on Prince Hamlet of Denmark. After his father’s mysterious death and his mother’s quick remarriage to his uncle Claudius, Hamlet is consumed by grief, suspicion, and confusion. He grapples with questions of morality, revenge, and existence, ultimately orchestrating a plan to expose his uncle’s guilt. The play explores complex themes like madness, loyalty, and the uncertainty of truth, culminating in a deadly finale where many characters, including Hamlet, meet tragic ends. It remains a profound meditation on human nature and the consequences of revenge.