Hamlet does not consider that by seeking revenge he is committing a crime. He believes that revenge is seeking justice for his father and that it is the right thing to do. This concerns the historical practice of revenge in Denmark. During the Elizabethan era, ghosts were extremely prevalent in society. Society was fascinated by ghosts due to the many ghost hauntings during this era. associated with his life” (Linda Alchin). Since ghosts are souls incapable of crossing paths, they usually die in horrible, violent tragedies. Hamlet's father, the former king of Denmark, claimed that he was unable to cross the border because he had not purged it. This suggests that he died violently. "Till the vile crimes committed in the age of nature are burned and purged. But I am forbidden to reveal the secrets of my prison" (Shakespeare, Act Scene 1