William Shakespeare's Hamlet is a tragic story that captures the emotions of the audience. The story revolves around the protagonist, Hamlet, who discovers that his father has been murdered by his uncle. Filled with hostility, Hamlet tries to organize a plan to seek his revenge. His hunger for revenge grows stronger as Hamlet experiences betrayal, desperation, pain, and animosity. William Shakespeare's famous play portrays utter and invented madness, from overpowering grief to complete mania, and delves into themes of sarcasm, suicide, and procrastination. Throughout the play, William Shakespeare uses sarcasm to add humor to his plays. With the use of sarcasm, the audience is able to interpret the character's true feelings and thoughts. In Act I, King Hamlet has died and his brother Claudius has married the king's widowed queen. The son (also called Hamlet) has been depressed lately over his father's death and is annoyed with his mother for marrying Claudius (his uncle) less than two months after his father's death. Many characters in the book (especially Hamlet) use sarcasm, which gives insight into what they really think about the other characters in the book. In lines 179-180, Hamlet states: "Thrift, thrift, Horatio! Meats cooked in the funeral oven coolly supplied the wedding tables" (I.ii.179-180). Hamlet uses sarcasm to suggest that his mother married so quickly after his father's death and how much he disapproves of this matter. Furthermore, in line 65, Hamlet comments “A little more than kin and less than kind” (Ii65) when Claudius talks about the family ties between them. The sarcastic response to Claudius shows Hamlet's true feelings towards his uncle by giving him attitude. Hamle... in the center of the sheet... some people and situations presented in the play. Additionally, Hamlet's procrastination plays a huge role in the play. Because of Hamlet's procrastination, he causes many unnecessary deaths throughout the play. The previously mentioned examples of madness, sarcasm, suicide, and procrastination show what kind of person Hamlet is. However, Hamlet's procrastination/indecisiveness was a fatal flaw. Since it took Hamlet years to get revenge, he gave Claudius the task of making his plans: Claudius' plan to have Hamlet killed. Hamlet is an interesting character throughout the play with his contemplative and philosophical personality, however his rash and impulsive behavior causes many dilemmas throughout the play. Works Cited Shakespeare, William, Barbara A. Mowat, and Paul Werstine. The tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. New York: Washington Square, 2002. Print.