Is Hamlet smart or weak for not avenging his father? Explain with reference to this passage.

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hamlet act 2 sc 2

the passage starts: ha! swounds, i should take it! for it cannot be but I am pigeon-livered and lack gall through

the end of wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king.

Asked by Laiba J #730742 on 5/14/2018 6:43 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/14/2018 10:28 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/14/2018 10:27 PM

According to Hamlet, his failure to avenge his father came from cowardice.

I am pigeon-livered and lack gall.....

Hamlet