Thesis: Even though Hamlet may seem insane, he his only acting insane to fulfill his wishes to his father, which is kill Claudius.
Reason 1: It allows him to talk to people in a way that would otherwise seem disrespectful.
Example: During the play that he set up, he takes jabs at his mother, but she lets it continue due to the state she thinks he’s in.
Example: He vents his anger out towards Gertrude and Claudius
Reason 2: He has full understanding of what’s happening around him.
Example: During the play, he carefully watches the reaction of his mother and Claudius for any weird movements.
Example: He is able to have people killed
Example: He is able to plan the death of Claudius and chooses the perfect timing.
Reason 3: It’s easy for one to act insane, but hard for someone insane to act sane.
Example: It’s very easy to act insane, especially if it allows you to go unnoticed.
