Potential English exam topic discussion?

I can see a possible comparison between Hamlet's theme of inaction and 100 Years of Solitude's theme of history repeating itself.  In particular with the Aureliano(s) of the Buendia family, who characteristically seclude themselves and avoid confrontation, dooming themselves to repeat the faults of their predecessors.  Much like Hamlet, who chooses to wait in favor of killing Claudius each time he is presented the chance until the end of the play.  Given that this post is being made the night before the exam, what other comparisons between themes could be made between the literature we've read this semester?  

A loose comparison can also be drawn between Oedipus's theme of sophrosyne and Jose Arcadio Buendia's (and the Arcadio line in general) obsession with the sciences and advancement of Macondo, which eventually leads to his seclusion and loss of sanity.  His "rejection of sophrosyne" dooms him, much like Oedipus also is doomed for his hubris.