We know that the ghost claims to be Hamlet's father and that he was killed by his brother Claudius (Hamlet's uncle). The ghost also claims that he will continue to suffer until the crimes that took place are purged away. He is basically stuck in purgatory and wants Hamlet to kill Claudius. Until this happens, he will forever be in purgatory. Hamlet is very suspicious and does not want to murder anyone until he knows the absolute truth.
The appearance of the ghost sets the plot of revenge into motion, and this is how the ghost affects the whole play. The appearance of the ghost in the play also makes the characters begin to question things. Is this ghost real? Is Hamlet going mad? Is this ghost really Hamlet's father?
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