Prince Hamlet is an immature young man who tries to manipulate people faking madness. Early in the play, the ghost of his father tells him that he was murdered by Hamlet's uncle, Claudius. At first, he does not believe the specter, which compels him to discover the truth all by himself. He convinces actors to enact the scene of the murder in front of Claudius, who reacts suspiciously, which enables the young prince to understand that his uncle is the murderer. Hamlet's attempt to kill Claudius results in the death of Ophelia's father, Polonius. Claudius sends Hamlet to England, expecting him to be killed upon arrival, but Hamlet escapes. Claudius must therefore arrange a duel between Hamlet and Laertes to get rid of him. Unfortunately, everybody gets rid of everybody: immorality always engenders barbarity.