Morality and craft of insanity in hamlet character

Ahmed Mabkhoot *, Ahmed Khamees and Pradnyashailee Sawai

Department of English, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(02), 1669–1674
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.2.0610
 
Publication history: 
Received on 13 January 2024; revised on 21 February 2024; accepted on 24 February 2024
 
Abstract: 
Hamlet, one of William Shakespeare's most complex and iconic characters, grapples with themes of morality and the craft of feigned insanity throughout the play. The exploration of Hamlet's psyche reveals a character torn between moral dilemmas and a strategic use of madness. Hamlet's character is a fascinating study of the intricate relationship between morality and the craft of insanity. Shakespeare's dramas are amazing expressions of his creativity as a writer, a talent that has stood the test of time. His drama revolves around the idea that human nature is mostly derived from the surrounding environment. This research investigates the madness of the character hamlet in Shakespeare's Hamlet and to show whether he is really mad or no. The paper also shows Hamlet cleverness in using insanity to achieve his goal for revenge and how he uses the madness to achieve morality. This paper studies moral revenge in the play.
 
Keywords: 
Shakespeare; Drama; Hamlet; Insanity; Morality
 
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