Was Hamlet Mad? For a young prince, Hamlet has a lot on his mind, the death of his father, his mother?s rapid marriage to his uncle and the responsibility of avenging his father?s murder . These things combined, have the potential to drive a sane person crazy. This is why the question, ?Is Hamlet mad or is he feigning it??, is commonly addressed while reading the play. In some parts, Hamlet?s actions would have you believe that he is truly mad, for instance, when he stands in front of Ophelia, half naked, staring at her forlornly. But when it comes right down to it, the play has more proof that Hamlet is only feigning his insanity.
The first clue that Hamlet is not insane and only pretending to be, occurs after Hamlet speaks with h
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