Here's why:
* Theme: Hamlet explores themes of death, revenge, madness, and the nature of existence. These are not typically considered comedic themes.
* Ending: The play ends with a mass death, including the protagonist Hamlet. Comedies usually have happy endings.
* Genre: Hamlet is categorized as a tragedy by literary scholars and critics.
While there are moments of humor in Hamlet, the overall tone and message of the play are tragic.