Hello, and welcome to Insanity Within! On this blog, we will drastically and specifically comment on certain aspects which relate to the theme of Hamlet as well as pinpoint ideas that of course, back up mentioned statements regarding William Shakespeare's Hamlet. As users explore different ideas, feel free to suggest what you think on the matter. Any questions? All you must do is ask, and an answer will be given. Thank you and enjoy!
Considering his character...He's insane :P
ReplyDeleteIt definitely is hard to say. He shows that his mind is there, i'd say it's just his frustration and anger that is shown throughout the entire play (which leads one to think he's insane).
ReplyDeleteInsane. Recall the second ghost seen with his mother. " that's the very coinage of your brain" - Queen.
ReplyDeleteYes, i think Shakespeare was trying to use the Queen's quote to make the audience understand what is going on. Now as i think about it, it was that exact quote that entirely gives it away. Due to all negative factors in his life, he became insane.
ReplyDelete"To be, or not to be--that is the question:
ReplyDeleteWhether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles
And by opposing end them. To die, to sleep--
No more--and by a sleep to say we end.." haha can you guess if he's insane or sane now? I believe majority would say insane. He thinks about suicide and after death as if that's the only think on his mind, besides "murdering" (insane) his uncle.
Hamlet is going insane and we are able to jump into his mind and see the play through a 1st person perspective told in a 3rd person narrative structure. What we see is only going on in the mind of Hamlet, and that is what we have to judge as insane by what we (catharsis) experience throughout play.
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