When using deception, one should remember that although it can bring a plan to its success, it can also stop a plan dead in its tracks; not to mention deceive the deceiver. While deception can be of great use, it might not always be the best choice of tactic to use when developing a master plan for revenge. Sometimes it might just be better to make the plan more straightforward; however in the case of Hamlet, deception was a vital part of Hamlet’s plan for revenge and Claudius’ plan to stop Hamlet’s plan.
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