In Act 3, Scene 3, Hamlet has an opportunity to kill Claudius, but he does not act. One

scene later, however, Hamlet does not hesitate at all when he kills Polonius in Gertrude's

chamber. Why is Hamlet able to act in Scene 4 but not in Scene 3? What does this tell

readers and viewers about Hamlet's character?

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Calvin Kaiser

5 January, 04:48

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Moses Sharp · Answer 1

Hamlet's character is impulsive and indecisive.