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The Destruction Of Hamlet's Madness In Hamlet By William Shakespeare

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In Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, Hamlet is approached by a ghost who he believes to be his father. Tasked with the job of avenging his father, he decides the best way to go about it is by putting on an act, a “antic disposition”. He decides that if he acts like he has gone crazy then he will be able to uncover some of the secrets of what happened and hopefully avenge his father. However, as the story progresses, Hamlet's madness becomes a question. Is this still an act or has it became much more? Shakespeare, through his diction and action, leaves the answer to be determined by the reader. Hamlet's madness is portrayed by Shakespeare through his strong use of diction, actions and reactions. “How strange or odd some’er I bear myself (As

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