Shakespeare’s use of symbolism, character foils, and irony contributes to the development of Hamlet’s internal struggle between action and procrastination when it comes to avenging his father. The symbol of the Ghost represents Hamlet’s allegiance to his father and influences Hamlet to commit murder. Additionally, throughout the play, Shakespeare uses the characterizations of Laertes and Fortinbras to contrast their impulsive actions with Hamlet’s lack of hasty decisions. Lastly, Shakespeare uses dramatic irony to exemplify how Hamlet’s decision with Claudius’s prayer attempts and his madness characterize him as introspective. Through Hamlet’s internal conflict, Shakespeare comments on how Hamlet’s need to revenge Claudius for his murderous sin is a sin in itself. Shakespeare applies this idea to today’s society and comments on how everyone is hell-bound and will inevitably commit sins, no matter how noble the