Claudius' three 'sins' were greed, lust and envy. These three sins of man would result in his desires, his fears and his ambitions, which led him down a dark path. Since Claudius took the path of darkness, he ended up the same way as most who take the path of darkness: dead and alone! Understanding this helps you, as the reader, understand the book a little better. It also tells what can happen if you take a dark path to move forward or achieve your desires. Don't make the same mistakes as Claudius, because you may end up with a bad future, no friends or family to help you, and