Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question

Is Hamlet insane?

Is Hamlet truly mad, or only feigning it? This entry sets out the two positions on Shakespeare's prince — that Hamlet is insane, and that his 'antic disposition' is a deliberate performance.

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Yes, Hamlet is insane

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No, Hamlet is not insane