Thesis In the play "Hamlet", by William Shakespeare, Hamlet is sane because he plans his actions very rationally, is well aware of his surroundings, and  he admits to wanting others around him to think he is insane.    ... This demonstrates how clever Hamlet is as he does not kill Claudius despite of having the upper hand. ... Another interpretation can also conclude that Hamlet is sane because he does not start a conflict with the army for passing through his land, representing that Hamlet is aware of his surroundings and the repercussion of his actions. ... Thus, Hamlets awareness of his...

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Hamlet - The Anti-Coward An extended question that arises in Hamlet is: why is there a delay in the actions of the Prince? ... Remember me Hamlet: So, uncle, there you are. ... At first interpretation one could assume Hamlet is scared to actually live up to his word, but at second examination it can be seen that Hamlet is aware he can not kill the King now for many reasons. ... The first three acts of Hamlet bring Hamlet much grief and traumatic experiences that most people could not face. ... Hamlet is a hero. ...

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Hamlet has the mind of a true thinker. ... According to this interpretation, Claudius becomes an embodiment of Hamlet himself, and thus Hamlet is unable to kill, in a sense, his other self (Stearns 267). ... Others say Hamlet hesitates due to Sigmund Freud's theory that Hamlet has an Oedipal complex. ... Hamlet. ... "Hamlet and Freud." ...

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