Notes on Hamlet

My thinking about the play has evolved from the time we began reading to the end of Act III.  In the beginning of the play, I had no understanding about any of the characters.  Now, since I have gained information about the characters, I am able to better understand their thoughts, actions, and the play as a whole.  I am also better equipped to make inferences about future events in the play.  For example, due to Hamlet's passion about avenging his father, I believe he will eventually kill Claudius.