Hamlet

Hamlet’s Noble Performance


Madness is a condition of the mind, which eliminates all rational thought, leaving the mind without accurate conception of events surrounding it. In William Shakespeare’s masterpiece Hamlet, there are many debates surrounding the protagonist character, Hamlet, and whether or not his madness is real or feigned. Many aspects of Hamlet’s demeanor support the loss of control in his actions, while other parts uphold his mental ability. The issue can be discussed both ways and can collectively provide significant support to either theory. Throughout the play, there are indications shown through Hamlet’s words and actions that question his mind’s well being.
It was a disastrous and overwhelming time for Hamlet. His father had just passed away, his uncle had taken his kingship by wedding his mother, and then the ghost of his deceased father appears to Hamlet with the news that Claudius had murdered him and that he wanted Hamlet to avenge his deat...