Was there a Method to his Madness or Not?
             Hamlet, thought to be written by William Shakespeare, is a classic, well-written play from English history. Throughout the play, Hamlet's actions tend to become more and more insane. Shakespeare's tragic hero, Hamlet, and his sanity can arguably be discussed. Many parts throughout the play support his loss of control in his actions, while other parts of the play show his ability to act or play a role. The issue of Hamlet's sanity can be discussed both ways, and given support to either side.
             There are times throughout the play that support that Hamlet truly is insane in his actions. Hamlet has many mood swings and his mood changes abruptly throughout the play. He acts mad when he hears about his father's death. At that time, he speaks wildly and crazy. "Why, right, you are in the right./ And so, without more circumstance at all,/ I Hold it fit that we shake hands and part. . ." It seems that there are two different sides to Hamlet in the play, almost as if he has multiple personalities. One side is the side that is the religious, sensitive, ideal prince. The other side is the insane, barbaric Hamlet who from an outburst of rage killed Polonius with no feelings of regret or remorse. Upon killing Polonius, Hamlet says, "Thou wretched, rash, intruding fool, farewell./ I took thee for thy better. Take thy fortune./ Thou find'st to be too busy in some danger. . ." Then he talks about lugging his guts into the other room after killing Polonius. Then, later on in the play, the King is asking Hamlet where Polonius is, but he will not tell anyone where the body is. Instead, he acts extremely weird, which other people mistake for madness. All he says to the King is, "Not where he eats, but where he is eaten. A/ certain convocation of political worms a e'en at/ him. . ." Then, he tells the King that Polon
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