Samuel Johnson writes 'Hamlet is through the piece rather an instrument than an agent.' This statement is true, it is exhibited in several ways. The manner in which Hamlet's father manifests himself is an indication of his true intentions. Hamlet acts as an earthly means of revenge, he is the output for actions directed by a mortal being. Inner weakness has riddled Hamlet's life, it runs rampant in his decisions, or lack of, and …showed first 75 words of 989 total…

…showed last 75 words of 989 total…that has countered all action through the ability to find reason in inaction. His follower and procrastinating lifestyle has made him an instrument of many elements within his life. -3- Works Cited 1.          Shakespeare, William. Hamlet. United Kingdom: Longman Group UK Limited, 1995. 2.          Bratchell, D.F. Shakespearean Tragedy. New York: Routledge, 1990. 3.          Courtney, Richard. Shakespeare's World of Death: the early tragedies. Toronto: Simon & Pierre Publishing Company Limited, 1995. An Instrument of Life; Hamlet's contribution to the play