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Mother's Consent: The Key to Hamlet's Vengeance The Maternal Consent Theory: Understanding Hamlet's Delay The procrastination problem in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" is the central problem of the play and it has always been a matter of discussion among critics. It is also known as the problem of delay in Hamlet. The delay is caused by Prince Hamlet himself in the execution of revenge after the Ghost of his father reveals to him that he did not die a natural or accidental death but he was deliberately murdered by his brother Claudius (uncle to Hamlet). The Ghost of his father urges him to avenge his murder. Hamlet solemnly swears to avenge his father’s murder. But two months have passed and Hamlet does nothing except self rebuke. Why this delay? This is the question of questions and constitutes the central problem of the play. Critics have debated the reasons for this delay, with some suggesting external difficulties. such as Claudius being heavily guarded, the

  Shakespearean Drama and Theatre Shakespeare was one of the most popular dramatists in the Elizabethan England. It was the time which saw the establishment of public and private theatres and emergence of a crowd of theatre goers. Shakespeare's plays enthralled a wide spectrum of theater attendees, encompassing a range of audience from affluent nobles to everyday groundlings.  The importance of Shakespearean drama in overall English literature is immense and multifaceted. William Shakespeare, often regarded as one of the greatest playwrights and poets in history, made significant contributions that have left a lasting impact on the literary world. Some key aspects of the importance of Shakespearean drama are noteworthy: Artistic Achievement:   Shakespeare's works represent the pinnacle of English literature and exemplify the artistic potential of the English language. His mastery of language, poetic techniques, and storytelling has set a standard for generations of writers to c