What Is Hamlet Theme Of Insanity

Hamlet Analysis Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, or better known as the protagonist in one of famous author, William Shakespeare’s most renowned and respected dramas. This being Hamlet. Hamlet follows the events of what is now the young prince’s life after a series of very mysterious and unfortunate events. One event in particular sends Hamlet into a very concerning ballad of rage along with many mixed emotions. This being the death or possible murder of the former King of Denmark, Hamlets father. Throughout the drama Hamlet dips in and out of vows of insanity making the reader question if these sudden outbursts are staged or if Hamlet truly is crazy. Hamlet claims that his madness is intentional but is it a possibility that his acting has actually had a drastic change on his sanity? With the help of the literary elements Shakespeare makes it clear that Hamlet truly was struggling to maintain his own sanity. His madness not only lead to his own death but also to
This can be seen in instances where hamlet is in conversation with the ghost of his dead father. Hamlet states “On him, on him! Look you, how pale he glares” (Shakespeare 1609). This is said during an argument between Hamlet and Gertrude whilst out of nowhere the ghost appears. To Gertrude’s surprise and disbelief, she witnesses Hamlet talk to what appears to be nothing. The ghost is invisible to Gertrude while Hamlet can not only see it clearly, but also have conversation with it. Gertrude, along with the readers of this passage have great reason to now question Hamlet’s sanity. It is very unlikely for a perfectly sane individual to interact in conversation with a ghost. Many feel that the ghost has negative intentions and is only trying to get Hamlet to perform foul acts. He’s compared to the devil by many readers as it is him who through a long string of unfortunate events leads to Hamlets