How Does Hamlet Present Polonius's Madness In Hamlet

Hamlet’s madness contributes to a leading issue that the characters are constantly trying to figure out throughout the play. In the play, his actions create doubts in other characters mind when he starts to act differently than before. Yet some people suspect that he is not revealing his true nature and uses his madness to accomplish an alternate goal. As the play goes on, traces of evidences have demonstrated Hamlet’s consciousness, indicating to the audience that he feigns his madness.
Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark and was consider as a normal person until he meets his father’s spirit. His father informs Hamlet with the truth of his death, which startles Hamlet and he begins to act strangely. Some might think that Hamlet’s madness serves as a defense …show more content…
It remains to be suspenseful until Hamlet’s madness becomes known after he demonstrates odd behaviors with Ophelia. Polonius brings it up with the King, noting, “This is the very ecstasy of love”(2.1). Hamlet continues to act strange, confusing people around him. At the apex of his madness, people starts to question the realness of his acts. The King is extremely eager to find out the truth of his madness, as he remains cautious about Hamlet. On the other hand, Polonius thinks that Hamlet’s madness is real only because of Ophelia. Shortly after his investigation, he realizes that Hamlet’s madness contains another story. He agrees that Hamlet displays madness, but “Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t”(2.2). He has a notion that Hamlet’s madness serves a purpose, but the matter is not certain. Soon after, Shakespeare drops hints to readers, indicating his false madness. Occasionally, Hamlet will slip lines saying “that [he] essentially [is] not in madness, But mad in craft.”(3.4) He tries to persuade Gertrude that this madness that he