This Paper examines and tries to explain the problem of vengeance in Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Firstly, this research will define and give the meaning of the term revenge. Secondly, the reasons for Hamlet’s delay will also be explained. Also with this research will talk about the summary of the play Hamlet. The researcher then mentions how Shakespeare explored the study's theme in his play. At that time of the Elizabethan era the revenge plays were at its climax of popularity. Most of them were tragedy or melodrama with so many vicissitudes and turns to keep the audience spellbound.