Revenge is an important motif in Hamlet. How does this idea lead to the downfall of Hamlet, Laertes, King Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia and/or Polonius? April 10, 2020 by writing-help Revenge is an important motif in Hamlet. How does this idea lead to the downfall of Hamlet, Laertes, King Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia and/or Polonius?