In the famous tragedy Hamlet, William Shakespeare writes a sad and bloody story about the fall of the Danish monarchy. After the murder of the former King Hamlet by his brother Claudius, Hamlet is overcome by the desire to seek revenge for his father's death by killing his uncle. What he doesn't plan on is participating in the cause of the downfall of all those he holds dear. Hamlet plays a role in the unintentional deaths of Laertes, Ophelia, and Polonius due to his character flaws. Hamlet's hesitation to kill, his excessive regard for religious morality, and his inability to predict the reactions of other characters lead to a domino effect of tragic events and Hamlet's own self-destruction. Throughout the play, Hamlet's hesitation becomes a major character flaw for him due to the many problems that arise that should have been resolved much more easily. Hamlet first expresses his hesitation to believe in the existence of his father's ghost. He and the guards can clearly see the ghost, and the ghost even speaks to the prince to inform Hamlet that it was "the most vile murder, as in the best case;/But this one is very foul, strange and against nature” of its own accord. brother Claude (1.5.763-4). However, Hamlet is reluctant to believe what he has witnessed and wants the ghost's information to be completely accurate before killing Claudius. By the time Hamlet confirms that the ghost has told the truth, he has lost the ability to surprise Claudius and avenge his father. The next consequence of Hamlet's hesitation is the death of Polonius when he attempts to eavesdrop on Hamlet and his mother Gertrude's conversation. Hamlet is reluctant to kill Claudius before meeting Gertrude because Claudius prays and wishes to kill him “When the middle of paper…was now gone. If Hamlet had anticipated Ophelia's guilt for driving him into what she believed to be madness and her love for Polonius, he could have saved her life. Although Hamlet is cunning, intelligent, and well educated, he still possesses character flaws that ultimately lead to his downfall. His hesitation throughout the play causes him to miss opportunities to take revenge on Claudius, the death of Polonius, and the revenge and death of Laertes. Along with his indecision, Hamlet undergoes an internal battle of religious reasoning and lacks the ability to anticipate the consequences of his actions, which results in the death of almost every character. Although Hamlet is not solely responsible for the destruction of the Danish monarchy, his character flaws cause disastrous events that result in death, destruction, and tragedy..