How Is Hamlet Losing His Mind

     Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, is a complex play, filled with layers of meaning. These are often revealed through the madness of the characters and the theme of madness throughout the play. Although Hamlet and Ophelia are the only characters thought to be so afflicted, the reactions of other characters to this madness mirrors their own preoccupations.

The Ghost of Hamlet's father is a foil for Hamlet. The ghost is introduced so to reveal information that is not blatantly revealed to us yet. The king gives us some explanation of why Hamlet wants revenge. The king tells us of his death and introduces the fact that it was a murder and tells that the murder was committed by his brother. Through the conversation with the ghost he gains more fuel for the anger he has about his mother’s marriage. In the discussion with Hamlet and the

In addition, Hamlets madness causes him to want to kill the king, Claudius, and clouds his thoughts. When Hamlets, fathers ghost comes to visit him, it tells Hamlet to get revenge on its death and to kill Claudius. While the ghost disappears Hamlet recounts what he has just done and states, “So, Uncle, there you are. Now to my word:/It is ‘Adieu, adieu, remember me!’ / I have sworn’t” (I.v.110-112). Hamlet is not even certain that the ghost is his father at first, yet he still aims to kill the king. His anger over his father’s death leads Hamlet to not think clearly, causing him to act out which in the end, leads to his death.

The play “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare is about a guy named Hamlet going through a hard time in life, after the death of his father, and the remarriage of his mother to his uncle. Throughout the play were are able to get a greater understanding of who Hamlet really is. The actions of Hamlet in Shakespeare's master piece “Hamlet” proves him to a revenge seeker, emotional, and crazy.

Hamlet is a young man who has become crazy from his trials and tribulations in life. He lost his father due to his uncle murdering them and then had to watch his mother marry the killer. Hamlets insanity can be demonstrated by his crude language and disregard for the well being of his mother. It can also be shown by his depression, which causes him to second guess everything including his life and finally his love, Ophelia helps to justify his absurdness by acting as a mirror. His foolish behavior worries many in the kingdom and creates a hostile and paranoid environment for those around. While some in the castle may believe that Hamlet is putting on an act, he proves that he is mad through his violet actions, his mental health and Ophelia.

Hamlet intends to obtain the final piece of evidence about his father’s death. He needs this evidence so he can be

Hamlet is conflicted with his fear and morals . He wants to fill his duty as a son and go on with the revenge but he is scared and feels like a cowered. passion and fear for revenge and Hamlet’s love and doubt toward his father’s ghost. This soliloquy develops Hamlet’s character as Hamlet is frustrated with himself. for he is not being courageous and to complete the revenge. He starts to be doubtful of ability and strength.

Although deeply sorrowed by his father?s death, he did not consider payback as an option until he meets with the ghost of his father. The ghost tells Hamlet King Claudius, his own brother, murdered him. The ghost then tells Hamlet ?to revenge his foul and most unnatural murder? (I.v.25). Although murder was an acceptable form of revenge in Hamlet?s time he is uncertain about killing Claudius. However, upon his father?s command, Hamlet reluctantly swears to retaliate against Claudius. Hamlet does this not because he wants to, but because his father makes it clear that it is his duty as a son. Hamlet promises to prove his love and duty by killing Claudius.

The play Hamlet by William Shakespeare describes the tragic tale of a prince who is in the pursuit of revenge after discovering that murder took place upon his father. The protagonist Hamlet shows many mixed emotions throughout the play. Before finding out that his father had been murdered, Hamlet already had a buildup of displeasure towards his uncle. A large portion of his dislike was mainly because the throne had been passed onto the wrong individual and not Hamlet himself. There are key parts in the play that demonstrate Hamlets sanity.

Once Hamlet forms a plan he tells Horatio. “There is a play tonight before the king. One scene of it comes near the circumstance, which I have told thee, of my father’s death. I prithee, when thou seest that act afoot, even with the very comment of thy soul observe my uncle. If his occulted guilt do not itself unkennel in one speech...”

Also in the story, Hamlet, Hamlet's uncle was trying to be innocent and act like he is the a honest king, but everyone knew he wasn’t. His uncle killed hamlet's father and also poisoned the tip of a sword to kill Hamlet and tried to poison a drink, but he didn’t drink it his mother did. He was trying to act like he is a loyal king and act like he would do better as king, but in reality he was trying to hamlet, he was evil and a liar.

This ghost then proceeded to apparently only talk to Hamlet to tell him that his new father, King Claudius, was indeed the one who killed Hamlet Sr., by poisoning him through his ear while he was sleeping in a garden. The Ghost of Hamlet Sr. wants his son to get revenge on his uncle for murdering his own brother and then marrying his brother’s wife, Queen Gertrude. He tells Hamlet, “Revenge his foul and most unnatural murther” (Act I, Scene V). After the encounter with his father/the ghost, Hamlet tells Horatio he is, “to put an antic disposition on” (Act I, Scene V). The King and Queen are worried about Hamlet’s ongoing depression.

Prince Hamlet, a university student, is an extremely philosophical and thoughtful character. When his father the King of Denmark dies, Hamlet returns home only to be presented with evidence that suggests his uncle Claudius may have been responsible for his father’s murder. In the initial acts of the tragedy, Hamlet seeks to prove his uncle’s guilt and contemplates all of his actions and

Explain his motives in each case.” In the book Hamlet by William Shakespeare the young prince of Denmark, Hamlet, has to avenge his father’s brutal murder. The murderer being none other than his own uncle. Many obstacles come in between Hamlet and his mission.

Hamlet decides that if he can convince everyone that he is insane, then maybe he will be able to get someone to tell him more information about his father's murder.