Possessing the quality of humor is to be sane. A deranged sociopath will not have the ability to express jocular remarks like Hamlet, the titular character in Shakespeare’s tragic play Hamlet. Written between 1599 and 1602, this play focuses on young Prince Hamlet’s machination to murder his uncle, the recently crowned King Claudius, in order to avenge the unobserved regicide of his father, King Hamlet. The repercussions of Hamlet’s vindictive plan are extremely appalling as he directly caused the deaths of aforementioned King Claudius, Polonius, Laertes, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. He also indirectly provoked the death of his mother Gertrude and the suicide of his beloved Ophelia. For centuries, scholars have debated whether Hamlet was
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In contradistinction, Ophelia, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes, and potential wife of Prince Hamlet, also conspicuously experiences madness. But due to the fact that Ophelia lacks this humor, she is in actuality experiencing madness.
Throughout the play, Hamlet endures difficulties that would be devastating to any individual. In a matter of a few months, Hamlet 's father is murdered, his mother marries the alleged murderer, his relationship with Ophelia collapses all while everyone impetuously labels him as a maniac. Despite his dire situation, Hamlet is able to express his playful banter indicating his sanity. For example, Horatio, a friend to Hamlet, remarks on coming to Denmark saying: “My lord, I came to see your father’s funeral” (I.ii.183). Hamlet retorts, “I pray thee, do not mock me, fellow student. I think it was to see my mother’s wedding” (I.ii.184-185). Furthermore, Hamlet later responds, “Thrift, thrift, Horatio! The funeral baked meats. Did coldly furnish forth the marriage tables” (I.ii.187-188). This rather grim and sardonic humor by Hamlet indicates his sanity. He ironically condemns the hastiness of his mother’s and
In contradistinction, Ophelia, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes, and potential wife of Prince Hamlet, also conspicuously experiences madness. But due to the fact that Ophelia lacks this humor, she is in actuality experiencing madness.
Throughout the play, Hamlet endures difficulties that would be devastating to any individual. In a matter of a few months, Hamlet 's father is murdered, his mother marries the alleged murderer, his relationship with Ophelia collapses all while everyone impetuously labels him as a maniac. Despite his dire situation, Hamlet is able to express his playful banter indicating his sanity. For example, Horatio, a friend to Hamlet, remarks on coming to Denmark saying: “My lord, I came to see your father’s funeral” (I.ii.183). Hamlet retorts, “I pray thee, do not mock me, fellow student. I think it was to see my mother’s wedding” (I.ii.184-185). Furthermore, Hamlet later responds, “Thrift, thrift, Horatio! The funeral baked meats. Did coldly furnish forth the marriage tables” (I.ii.187-188). This rather grim and sardonic humor by Hamlet indicates his sanity. He ironically condemns the hastiness of his mother’s and