The Nature of the Tragedy of HamletAs a play, the role of Hamlet is played by an actor and we would expect the play to be detached of “real” life. In fact, the reason this play has survived and is considered the greatest play in the English language is because it is universally connected to “real” life. The tragedy of Hamlet is not simply one-dimensional as the play operates on many levels. It is in a sense a political play, since Hamlet is charged with taking revenge on a head of state who is above the law. (Where can we seek justice if the criminal is the head of the justice system, as Claudius would be, as absolute monarch?) There is no chance of a trial for Old Hamlet's death. Hamlet has no platform to accuse Claudius. Shakespeare is precise in his depiction of the passions and relationships that permeate the court - they are still relevant today in any contemporary news about injustice and suffering at the hands of corrupt regimes....