The concept of the good life is sometimes a very controversial topic that raises various ethical and justice-related questions. A few notable theorists have discussed the concept of life in a more profound manner. For example, Plato’s Republic has formed in a rational setting that its fundamental rules conform to the concept of the good life. Whereas Socrates believes that such an ideal state must be formed with qualities that originate from the individual’s innate setting. However, this paper is going to give an in-depth analysis of the concept of the good life from two works. These works are Hamlet and Machiavelli’s, The Prince. Emphasis will be on how the texts argue about the concept of the good life and their relevance to the time of their publication. This paper will give a comparison and contrast between “The Prince” which was aptly written by Machiavelli and “Hamlet” which was penned down by William Shakespeare. Briefly, Machiavelli postulates a Prince who seeks to find good life by using his power to maintain his leadership and get favors from the countrymen (Niccolo 42). Whereas, Prince Hamlet is met with demanding situations that make him struggle to befit himself on the throne of his father. Cruelty and revenge are manifested in Hamlet whereas virtue and peace are philosophically explained in Machiavelli’s Prince. The Prince in both texts seeks after leadership that will satisfy their self-interests and generally the interest of the state. In Hamlet, there is a difference while living unlike when one is dead. The peasant is never equal to the King and vice versa. The author tries to bring to light the concepts of life when he uses the different aspects of death in the piece of work. For example, there is a lot of predestination in the play. The ghost in the work gives the concept of life after death. “All that lives must die, Passing through nature to eternity” (Shakespeare17). Shakespeare uses Hamlet to show the audience the bitterness of losing a father and the inevitable thoughts about suicide. Life can be stopped at free will; hence highlighting the deontological theory that supports motive and not the law. The challenge that faces Hamlet is the worry of dying and missing better chances in life, he reiterates in this legendary saying about the cruelty that “I must be cruel, only to be kind: thus bad begins and worse remains behind” (Shakespeare 47). Although it seems overwhelming the subject of endurances comes in. Hamlet wonders if one can live and endure the challenges that life offers in terms of suffering and pain that needs to be tolerated. Hence, to live is more adventurous than dying. Hamlet is torn between what will be the aftermath after he passes on! Will he be a ghost and be free from the atrocities in life? Therefore, there is a lot of uncertainty in life. Well, when we look at Machiavelli there is a lot of reverence to the political status of a country. This affects its people directly, making their lives palatable or bitter. Laws governing a country should be of good theme that will allow the leaders and the military to foster justice and avoid which upsets common people. In turn, his argument conforms to the theory of realism which