Rob Simack Dr. Reilly Engl 425 Question: Does Hamlet fabricate the conversation with the ghost? Conversations with Oneself In Shakespeare's Hamlet, madness, along with revenge, is a central theme. Hamlet is driven to destroy his uncle in order to exact vengeance for the murder of his fathe...

Hamlet's Sanity and Insanity In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, the main character offers a puzzling and ambiguous persona. Hamlet often contradicts himself throughout the play. Hamlet may be considered eccentric at least, insane or deranged at worst. He seems to balance the virtues of "playing ...