Common expressions such as “You have your father's eyes” or “You have your father's laugh” are used to distinguish a child from his father, but physical characteristics are not the only thing determining factors. Fathers could not have any resemblance to their child and still be their biological father due to their similar behaviors or attributes. Conflicting arguments arise regarding the relationship between Hamlet and Old Hamlet, who the audience believes to be Hamlet's biological father. However, there is evidence and other examples to suggest that Claudius, Gertrude's current lover, is Hamlet's biological father. Even though Hamlet is the protagonist and Claudius the antagonist of Shakespeare's Hamlet, these characters illustrate many similarities that depict Claudius' true relationship with Hamlet. Hamlet and Claudius are closer than they seem through the way both men treat the women in their lives (romantically speaking), the concepts of procrastination that apply to both men, the plots aimed at kill each other, the artistic talent with which both use words. , and the need for both men to be surrounded by “advisers”. Hamlet and Claudius have an analogous view of love and how they treat the women in their lives, particularly Gertrude. As the story progresses, the audience witnesses how these two characters are willing to sacrifice love to achieve their goal of getting along. Hamlet denies his love for Ophelia in order to further convey his message of madness. Even though he acts crazy, his actions contribute to his suicide. Claudius, compared to Hamlet, is the cause of his wife's abnormal death. His motives were directed towards Hamlet's death, but his actions accidentally take a turn towards middle of paper...... what happened: "So tell him, with events, less and less , / Who have solicited - the rest is silence” (5.2.394-395) A closer look at how Claudius and Hamlet are similar only proves one thing: Hamlet is Claudius's child. This clarifies. Gertrude's innocence in the death of her first husband and her hasty marriage to her second The evidence provided is enough to prove that Claudius and Hamlet are more closely related than the audience believes Hamlet's behavior and actions. reveal his true character which actually echoes that of Claude Therefore, because of the way both men treat the women in their lives (romantically), the concepts of procrastination that concern both men, plots to kill each other, the artistry with which both men use words and the need both men have to be surrounded by "advisors", Claudius is Hamlet's biological father.