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Ever since the first production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, audiences and scholars have debated over the question of whether or not Hamlet’s madness is real or feigned. Hamlet’s moods seem to change from one scene to the next, leaving the kingdom and readers wondering what are his true intentions and state of mind. During most of the play, Hamlet’s true intentions, i.e. the revenge of his father’s death, are …

…conceit and planning that went into his role of a lifetime. Hamlet’s demon is responsible for his death. His obsession with playing the role of a mad man in order to enact revenge, consumes his life. He thinks that he understands the many moods and nature of man, but actually only knows himself. Hamlet finally achieves the elusive peace he is longing for, but only with a permanent sleep is his mind at ease.