Shakespeare Today: Hamlet - Theme of Madness

The video explores the theme of madness in Shakespeare's Hamlet, focusing on whether Hamlet's madness is real or feigned. It discusses how this ambiguity affects the interpretation of the play's themes and characters. The video examines Hamlet's interactions with other characters, such as Polonius, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, and Ophelia, and how his behavior impacts them. It highlights the dramatic irony and deception present in the play, ultimately emphasizing the ambiguity Shakespeare creates, prompting viewers to question what is real and what is fake.

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