Below is a list of the overall major themes developed by Shakespeare in this play. Choose one of these themes that you would like to write an informative essay on.
Action vs inaction- Hamlets inaction, contrast Hamlets inaction with Laertes and Fortinbras actions
Madness- Hamlets antic disposition; Ophelias madness
Disease and decay-corrupt state of Denmark, Shakespeares use of imagery to develop this theme; for example unweeded garden¦. (Act 1, Scene 2, lines 137-138)
Appearance vs reality- way things appear to be and what they really are; plotting of the characters, ghost
Honour and revenge- Hamlets vengeance, revenge tragedy