From what I've read of the play so far Hamlet is disheveled. Although he is internally fighting himself with whether to be a man of action or thought, a lot is currently happening in his life. Hamlet's motive for murdering Claudius is based off what the ghost of his father told him. At no point in time is a ghost's word an accurate resource. I understand in his unclear state of mind it may seem sufficient evidence but in court it would flunk.
Hamlet's apprehension for murdering Claudius may be a result of a realization. I feel as if his pause in his wishes is due to him coming to his senses. Whether the ghost is right or not; no one would believe Hamlet when he said a ghost told him to kill Claudius, and also Claudius didn't admit to murdering the king nor would he. Claudius's reaction to the play 'The Rat Trap' may seem ample enough but it's not, because Claudius is king meaning his word is law. Therefore killing Claudius, although he's not the peoples favorite, would put Hamlet's life at risk.
Action is a necessary part of life but action should only be taken on thoughts that have been developed and examined. Holding off on murder was a wise decision because no matter who you are, at this time period punishment would be inflicted. As I stated before Hamlet is not in a clear state of mind and this hesitation would result in him making a wiser decision. I now see how Hamlet is crazy but pretending. Any right minded person would hesitate before murder even if they hated the person that they had the knife raised to. This scene proves how his going bonkers is an act, a well skilled full proof one at that.
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