Hamlet is a revenge tragedy complicated by the theme of hesitancy

Write a five page essay (1500+ words) in which you compose a response to ONE of the following prompts regarding the play, The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, by William Shakespeare:

• Hamlet is a revenge tragedy complicated by the theme of hesitancy and action which in turn plays a vital role in defining the character of Hamlet, which may include religious belief, reflections on mortality, and the lack of passion which seems to compel others (e.g. the actor, Laertes, and Fortinbras). In a thesis-driven essay, explore the causes and effects of Hamlet’s hesitancy, including how it becomes an obstacle to the otherwise clear goal of revenge, including the king’s ghost and what it may represent, the models for revenge as represented by Laertes and Fortinbras, and Hamlet’s hesitancy to act at pivotal moments within the play.
• Understanding the Divine Right to Rule and how it relates to the concept of The Great Chain of Being provides new understandings regarding the central conflict of the play, including the tension created by Claudius on the murder of his brother and his assumption of power. It also provides understanding for the role of Fortinbras in the final moments of the play. In a thesis-driven essay, discuss the importance of order and the Chain of Being to our understanding of the conflict and resolution of the play, including King Hamlet’s murder and Claudius’ ascension to the throne, Hamlet’s internal and external conflicts, and the importance of the final scene, including Hamlet voicing his support for Fortinbras.

This essay should reference multiple sources provided within the course shell (Readings 3.1 – 3.9) as well as cited examples from all five acts of the play, Hamlet, including at least one soliloquy. The essay should be clean-copy and in MLA format. Please do not go to other websites, or cite online sources for this essay: use only the materials provided in the course shell.