Where are the boundaries of madness when does someone
go from sane to insane? One of the greatest conflicts a person can have is an inner conflict
with themselves. The Shakespearean play Hamlet gives a look into the troubled mind of a
young man. Hamlet is thrown into the cruel reality of his father's death. A cold blooded
pre-meditated murdered that burrows itself under Hamlets skin that will grow to be infectious.
Hamlet's father returns from the after life to tell him the truth about his death Hamlet is
intoxicated by his own thoughts. He gave Hamlet a new purpose for living to avenge his death
and restore honor to the family. From the beginning Hamlet second guess himself and is
tortured by his own self-conscience. He becomes ashamed of his weaknesses, "How
strange or odd I bear myself as I perchance hereafter shall think meet To put an antic
disposition on ." He is disgusted with the fact that his mother has abandoned her husbands
memory so quickly and has gone to bed with his uncle. Claudius jeprodises everything,
Hamlets own way of life is on the line. To add salt to the wound Claudius has taken not only
his father but his mother and the kingdom As Hamlet advances through the play to expose
answers he builds an appetite for revenge his only obstacles are himself and his afflictions.
Hamlet's faith cause his hesitation he feels threatened by the consequences that he could
face if he were to go against the word of the Lord.
The fact that everyone views Hamlet as being mad gives him incentive. Just as Claudius
tries to manipulate and conspire against Hamlet he does the same by disfiguring his mental
disposition. " Though this be madness, yet there is method in't." Although at times Hamlet is seems
to loose control of his senses it is just the opposite Now is the time when Hamlet is most aware of
his surroundings. He challenges Poloniu
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