Hamlet, although he is the hero of the tragedy, commits various actions that would consider him a villainous character. When he learns of his father's death, he goes crazy and maybe even goes really crazy. This pushes him to mistreat those around him, particularly the important women in his life, his girlfriend Ophélie and his mother Gertrude. First, when Hamlet goes mad, he does not inform Ophelia and treats her badly. For example, when Hamlet says: “Go to a convent. Why should you be a father of sinners? I myself am honest and indifferent, but yet I/could accuse myself of such things that it would be better if my/mother had not borne me” (3.1.121-23). He tells Ophelia that he doesn't love her, which was cruel and unjustified, even though Ophelia is not completely innocent in this situation since she is spying on him on her father's orders. Additionally, Hamlet's misogyny continues as he disrespects his own mother, as he states: "She married – oh wickedest speed!" Show / With such dexterity to the incestuous leaves” (1.2.156-57). Although his uncle Claudius is one half of the relationship, he continues to solely blame his mother for this act. Hamlet continues to hurt others for no reason, disrupting the natural order. Additionally, Hamlet kills people for no good reason. First, he kills Polonius, someone