Is Hamlet a Tragedy?

Hamlet is one of the most famous tragedies ever written, and in many respects, it exhibits the features traditionally associated with the tragic genre. In addition to the play ending with the death of Hamlet and a host of others, Hamlet himself is a classic tragic protagonist.

Is Hamlet a tragedy or revenge?

William Shakespeare's Hamlet is considered a revenge tragedy, where Prince Hamlet's motives are to get revenge on King Claudius for assassinating his father.

Why is Hamlet not a tragedy?

Hamlet cannot be the tragic hero, even though his story is deeply tragic, because he lacks a fatal flaw and even has an off-screen redemption arc that allows him to finally put his indecision aside and fulfill his destiny.