Did Hamlet’s slowness to act result in his downfall?

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Selected thesis

Hamlet's slowness to act resulted in his downfall.

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  • Pro claim 1

    Hamlet's slowness to act allowed Claudius to consolidate his power.

  • Pro claim 2

    Hamlet's slowness to act contributed to his sense of isolation.

  • Con claim 1

    Betrayal and manipulation by other characters contributed to the tragic events.

  • Con claim 2

    Hamlet needed time to consider the moral implications of exacting revenge.