Revenge is bad news. It wasn't a good thing in Hamlet's 'time' and it isn't today either. It is wrong to pursue because it's not our job as humans to seek revenge. When we try to seek revenge it's because we are still holding a grudge against someone or something. Wanting revenge keeps us chained up. The only way to get free is through forgiveness, not by getting revenge.
If Hamlet had completely refused forgiving his uncle as an option, it would've been ok for him to just prove to everyone the truth about his uncle by putting on that play then calling him out about it. I understand that Hamlet was extremely upset over the loss of his father but it was not right for him to take matters into his own hands by killing his uncle. He should have only exposed him and let the law take over. And look what happened in the end. Hamlet got his revenge and still nothing good came out of it.
I also think it's especially wrong that revenge is encouraged in our sports teams. By putting up a huge sign that says "revenge" in our hallways it's telling kids that's ok. It is not ok and it shouldn't be taught, promoted, or accepted.
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