Madness In Shakespeare's Hamlet
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Madness may be "mental incapacity caused by an unmentionable
injury." Such wounds often are not easily perceived but may be revealed in
time of stress. Hamlet's question, "have you a daughter?"(Act II. Sc2
182) Polonius about the Prince's emotional state. What is hidden will
surely be told to Cl ....
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.... may affect the
viewers.
Ever since the death of King Hamlet young Hamlet has been what
appeared to be in a state of madness. In a discussion between Hamlet and
Polonius Hamlet questions Polonius by asking him "have you a daughter."(Act
II, Sc.2, 182) In this discussion Hamlet shows antic behavior towards
Polonius by mocking him when Hamlet would usually show great respect for
him because of he age and heis high position in the court. This sudden
question to Polonius has caused Polon ....
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