Justice & Hamlet Is Justice worth pursuing at all costs? Shakespeare's Hamlet delves into the complexities of justice and injustice, as the protagonist struggles with his moral compass. In Shakespeare's play Hamlet, the character of Hamlet responds significantly to the concept of justice and through his actions, he reveals a complex understanding of justice and seeks to achieve it in his own way. However, Hamlet's search for justice is complicated by his conflicting views of revenge and the moral implications of violence, ultimately leading to his tragic downfall. Hamlet's commitment to justice is evident in his desire to avenge his father's murder, by his uncle Claudius. He is willing to go to great lengths to ensure that justice is served,