Throughout the play many different aspects of Hamlet's personality are shown by observing his actions and responses to certain situations. Hamlet proves to be a very complex character and functions as the key element to the development of the play. He takes on the role of a strong character, but through his internal weaknesses his destruction is inevitable. In the opening of the play, Hamlet is confronted by the ghost of his father and told …showed first 75 words of 775 total…

…showed last 75 words of 775 total…be insane. Although Hamlet finally achieved vengeance and justice, it was at a terrible cost. Many lives were lost. As each character was presented in the play, all appeared to be virtuous and honest. This makes it a difficult task for Hamlet to uncover the hidden truth about the murder of his father. Through Hamlet's complex personality, it is possible to see how he functions in carrying out and maintaining the plot and story line.