Hamlet Essay Avenging the murder of a father was a part of one’s honor and had to be done at all costs. Although revenge was considered to be a form of murder, the act could be justified only if the revenger died after the revenge was carried out. In William Shakespeare’s world-renowned tragedy Hamlet revenge was the driving force behind three of the main characters: Hamlet, Laertes, and Fortinbras. For two of the …showed first 75 words of 781 total…

…showed last 75 words of 781 total…from poison. Before Hamlet had succumbed to the poison he gave his vote to Fortinbras in the election now to be held, making him the new King of Denmark and his quest for revenge successful without even taking an active role. All three men who sought revenge for their father’s deaths achieved it. For Hamlet and Laertes it led to the tragic ending of their lives but for Fortinbras it led him to greatness.