This document provides an overview and analysis of possible interpretations of Shakespeare's play Hamlet. It examines potential reasons for Hamlet's delay in seeking revenge for his father's murder. Some of the ideas discussed are that Hamlet is struggling with internal emotional weaknesses, is trying to prove the ghost's claims are true, or is inadequate to deal with the complex political world of Elsinore. The document also analyzes the characters and corrupt social dynamics at Elsinore to provide context for understanding Hamlet and his situation. Interpretations discussed include that Hamlet is a noble prince in a corrupt world or that no one is truly at fault and the flawed condition of the world itself is to blame.