1. Why does Hamlet fail to take action against Claudius when he has the opportunity, after he observes the King’s reaction to the play? What was Claudius doing? What does Hamlet’s inaction have to do with what the Ghost told him? 

1. Why does Hamlet fail to take action against Claudius when he has the opportunity, after he observes the King’s reaction to the play? What was Claudius doing? What does Hamlet’s inaction have to do with what the Ghost told him?

Please go into detail. If someone could use quotes directly from Hamlet to help me understand what is happening, that would be amazing. Thank you.