How Is Hamlet Deceitful

Character Analysis

To be or not to be, that is the question. In Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, this line is most famously said. However, the origins of this line have a very bad ending. Hamlet is a young man who is getting over the death of his father. In contemplating suicide or the death of Claudius, who conspired to kill the former king (Hamlet’s father), we get to learn the characteristics of young Hamlet. For instance, Hamlet can be described as emotional. Hamlet can be described as such for many reasons. In the text, Hamlet says, “It’s not simply my black mood, mother dear, or my traditional mourning clothes, or heavy sighs -, no, nor is it copious tears, miserable looks, and all the related forms, expressions and appearances of grief - that can accurately …show more content…
In the text, Hamlet says, "They're coming to the play. I must act crazy. Get yourself a seat." Hamlet can be described as deceitful because he only acts insane in front of certain people while showing his true intentions to certain friends. Not only that, but lastly we realize that Hamlet thinks on a deeper level than most. For instance, Hamlet is a very personal person, often pondering of his father and the situation the people around him. He often thinks deep thoughts and this is most evident when Horatio, a trusted friend of Hamlet, asks where he sees his father. Hamlet responds, "In my mind's eye, Horatio." This shows Hamlet is always thinking, and should be shown that perhaps he is the most mature of everyone around him. In conclusion, Hamlet is an interesting character, and has a lot to deal with. As such, he has spawned a quote that is very famous because of his secret intellect. Throughout the reading of Hamlet, we get to learn more about young Hamlet through the mind of him. We realize that perhaps Hamlet is the only sane person in an insane world. In the end, perhaps Hamlet is justified for his