Throughout the play ‘Hamlet’, Hamlet decides half way through the play to start acting ‘insane’. He does this so that he can get closer to Claudius, and in the end finish him. This tactic works in his advantage numerous ways. It allows him to interact with those around him, including his mother, Claudius, and Ophelia, and he can get away with anything he wants. He can vent his anger and make all the personal attacks he wants without getting frowned upon. Most just think that his mental health is caused by mourning, which also works in his favor. He builds a shield up and allows himself to work behind the scenes and plan his plot to avenge his father’s death.
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