Physical events are occasions for reflections. Revenge is the theme as old as man. Hamlet is the folly of one who tries to set the world right. Brutality of revenge and violence of sanctification. Hamlet' s revenge is barbaric and holy a the same time.
Violence is often a part of spiritual growth.
Savage nature disguised in civilization. Play illustrates revenge as a moral duty. The time is a period of transition from barbarism to civilization. Hamlet's doubt stems from that very conflict in his own soul. Hamlet accepts without realizing these implications.