Borderline Personality Disorder In Shakespeare's Hamlet

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Once again, Hamlet’s sense of reality is intact proving he does not suffer from borderline personality disorder. People who experience the disorder have, “Problems with regulating emotions and thoughts” (“What is BPD” 1). Someone with this disorder cannot control their thoughts, proving to be insane without any self-control. Hamlet shows he can do more than control his thoughts, “A bloody deed? Almost as bad, good mother, / as kill a king and marry with his brother” (III.iv.29-30). Hamlet shows an understanding of words through his sarcasm. Not only does Hamlet show wit through his use of sarcasm, but he shows a dominance and understanding of language. Hamlet doesn’t show any signs of madness through borderline personality disorder.

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