The reader gets to know what has been called the "two Hamlets in the play," the first is considered to be the sensitive, intellectual, able to express himself through poetry and who comes across as being dedicated to truth. ... As Hamlet states "my weakness and my melancholy" and his "wild and whirling words" his mood shifts from deep depression to elation, which might explain his indecisiveness throughout the play. ... Hamlet is called upon to execute private vengeance, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, even though this is contrary to all Christian teachings. ... Then again if Hamlet ...

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"I came to see your father's funeral" (1.2.176) is the direct and clear answer to Hamlet's question about the reason for his visit. And again in the last scene of the first act, he honestly tells the Prince of Denmark about his "wild and whirling words" (1.5.133), without holding back or making any other unnecessary comment. ... And besides the prince also the older soldiers call out for his experience and knowledge as a scholar, which is a remarkable sign for his reliability. ...

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Following that transitional evolution into a truly mad self, Hamlet begins to act in ways that do not call for his evil, pretentious behavior. ... Mixed with this wild attack of his mother, Hamlet also irrationally attacks and kills Polonius who was standing behind the curtain. ... After the killing of Polonius, Hamlet is questioned about the death and whereabouts of the body and his answer reveals a man who is in a morbid state of mind. ...

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• Grade Level: High School