Mens Rea: without the just cause or beyond a reasonable doubt

Hamlet is the greatest story ever told in my opinion. I aced this in High School.

I wouldn't call Polonius's death manslaughter because Hamlet intentionally stabbed him. More like second-degree murder because it wasn't premeditated.

I really liked where kdawg is coming from in the argument he made. It is a relevant argument. Which is why I make use of the word "perverse" to describe the killing. If one asked why the argument Hamlet has, case of perversion? The answer would be: Hamlet himself is not self-describing his own madness. The audience knows that Claudius has plotted to kill Hamlet using Polonius and Laertes to make Hamlet a pawn in suffering death. Therefore, there is no way one could concieve that in factuality or as evidence.

That is the irony involved, otherwise Hamlet would just be a madman without a cause.

One could also argue, Claudius conspired for his own death. That would be a valid argument as well.

what's his face would go down for first degree murder if he pre-meditated the murder of cladius, fucked up, and killed this other dude. if he didnt plan it he'd get second degree murder, but he could try his best for manslaughter if he was "provoked."

Thusly.

Here you go:

"There is nothing politically correct about Hamlet commiting a murder, it was not his intent, because Hamlet suffered from an idenity crisis: Hamlet is a tragic hero and perverse at the same time."