He answers this question through omens. In Hamlet, just acts are good omens. They are followed by positive occurrences that work in the character’s being just favour. On the other hand, vengeful acts are ill omens. They are followed by negative occurrences that works to the detriment of the character seeking revenge. Shakespeare does this to show the righteousness of justice and the indecency. The comparison between justice and revenge in Hamlet show that justice is the only successful way to resolve conflict because revenge will ultimately fail. This is noticeable in the just acts of: the ‘Mousetrap Play’, Claudius’ prayer, and the Norwegian sub-plot; and visible in the vengeful acts of: Claudius and Laertes’ plot against Hamlet, Laertes’ poisoning Hamlet, and Hamlet’s poisoning
He answers this question through omens. In Hamlet, just acts are good omens. They are followed by positive occurrences that work in the character’s being just favour. On the other hand, vengeful acts are ill omens. They are followed by negative occurrences that works to the detriment of the character seeking revenge. Shakespeare does this to show the righteousness of justice and the indecency. The comparison between justice and revenge in Hamlet show that justice is the only successful way to resolve conflict because revenge will ultimately fail. This is noticeable in the just acts of: the ‘Mousetrap Play’, Claudius’ prayer, and the Norwegian sub-plot; and visible in the vengeful acts of: Claudius and Laertes’ plot against Hamlet, Laertes’ poisoning Hamlet, and Hamlet’s poisoning