The ghost specifically says:
> "Taint not thy mind, nor let thy soul contrive
> Against thy mother aught; leave her to Heaven,
> And to those thorns that in her bosom lodge,
> To prick and sting her."
This is a crucial part of the play, as Hamlet grapples with his father's instructions while wrestling with his own feelings of betrayal and grief. He internalizes the command, but his actions are often fueled by a desire for revenge that spills over into other areas, leading to tragedy.