He sits on the steps, almost begging for forgiveness, but is dissuaded. “Then I will look up. My fault is over. But oh, what form of prayer can serve me in turn: “Forgive me for my vile murder”? (3. 3. 51-53) This is Claudius's own monologue. He fights God and his own conscience and almost repents before using mental gymnastics to get through it. However, just as this happens, Hamlet has the courage to try to kill him once more. Hamlet sees what he believes to be Claudius praying and being a righteous man. Hamlet, like Claudius, dissuades himself from committing this painful act. He leaves, once again being too cowardly to