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Decay and Corruption: The Theme of Revenge in Hamlet

"Decay and Corruption" is a prevalent theme throughout Shakespeare's "Hamlet," showcasing how revenge leads to moral degradation and corruption. From the revelation of King Hamlet's murder by Claudius and Gertrude to Hamlet's tragic mistake in killing Polonius, each act highlights the destructive consequences of revenge. The climax sees a poisoned cup and a deadly duel that ultimately claims multiple lives, illustrating how vengeance spirals into chaos. Shakespeare deftly exposes the dark side of humanity where corruption leads to decay, not just of individuals, but an entire kingdom.

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Decay and Corruption: The Theme of Revenge in Hamlet

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  1. Decay and Corruption Joe Edwards Kaitlin Moss

  2. Decay and Corruption is common theme used throughout the entire story. Revenge, being one of the biggest forms of corruption is prevalent in the following three examples

  3. Example 1 • Act 1: Scene 5: Lines 9-91 • The ghost of Hamlets dad explained to hamlet how he really died. • King Claudius and the Queen poisoned the late King Hamlet

  4. Example 2 • Act 3: Scene 4: Lines 25-28 • Hamlet killed Polonius before realizing that it wasn’t the King behind the curtain. • Afterwards, Hamlet tries to explain to his mother that he thought it was a rat behind the curtain, and that’s what he was going for.

  5. Example 3 • Act 5: Scene 2: Line 272-363 • During a “friendly battle” , the King poisoned the celebratory drink, thinking Hamlet would drink it. However, the Queen unexpectedly took a sip, killing her. • Laertes poisoned his sword, and purposely stabbed Hamlet with. • Hamlet then, enraged, grabs the sword and fiercely stabs both the King and Laertes. Then, forces the poisoned drink down the Kings throat.

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