Hamlet8

hamlet8 One of the most controversial questions surrounding William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet, is whether or not the title character was insane or however acting. By examining Hamlet and his actions throughout the play against the characteristics of sanity, such as the ability to reason and knowledge of the difference between responsibility and wrong, it will be shown that Hamlet was in fact sane. some have tried to determine sanity by proving him insane. However, this is effortful because Hamlet states he will act insane to accept revenge upon Claudius (1.5.180-181).

Therefore, the reader is unsure whether Hamlet is acting or not when he appears to be insane. While it is possible to be sane and act insane, by definition it is impossible to be insane and act sane because insanity lacks the characteristics essential to unequivocal the thought process necessary (the ability to reason) to act sane. By examining Hamlets sanity instead of his perceived insanity a more accu...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com

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