Hamlet's sanity is clarified, in the first act, by statements and feelings expressed within his dialogue. When asked about his depressed appearance and demeanour by Gertrude, Hamlet replies, "Seems, madam? Nay, it is. I know not "seems" (1037, line 76). This relates the idea that Hamlet is 'what he appears to be'. Later, he clearly makes a statement about his mental health when he commits himself to avenge his father's murder. This quote allows the reader to follow Ham

The proof that Hamlet requires does not defer from the role that he is supposed to play. It becomes intriguing that Hamlet's uncle is to be judged upon how he acts during the play. If Claudius is a consummate actor and does not reveal his guilt, his life will be spared. Yet, Claudius is a poor actor, and when he rises during the play Hamlet reacts with "What, frighted with false fire?" (1094, line 245). It is as if Hamlet is saying 'it's only a play, it is not real'. Hamlet does mention something to this effect with his previous lines "Your majesty, and we that have free souls, it touches us not" (1093, line 221). This proof drives Hamlet to more words, this time referring to killing, "Now I could drink hot blood" (1097, line 356). Again, Hamlet associates these actions with that of a role, in this instance, the role of Nero, "The soul of Nero enter this firm bosom" (1098, line 360). Again later, Hamlet talks himself out of character and does not kill Claudius. He 'puts it off' until later days and states "When he is drunk asleep, or in his rage, Or in th' incestuous pleasure of his bed, At game a-swearing, or about some act That has no relish of salvation in 't-Then trip him, that his heels may kick at heaven, And that his soul may be damned and black" (1101, line 88). Hamlet is awaiting Claudius to fit the part of the villain. His action is virtually paralyzed whenever something or someone does not fit the part. Hamlet needs his revenge to be dramatic, so that he can finally get into his role and play it out.

Another good example of imagery in the soliloquy is that of the "unweeded garden that grows to seed; things rank...in nature". This image represents the something that is "...rotten in the state of Denmark". It is a simile for the state of his society, as in it used to be nice but now is "gross". The language and the description also emphasises this as it suggests images of things that are unprofitable and nasty. These images all serve to show Hamlet's impressions of the society that the audience are only just forming theirs upon; therefore, leading to a bias towards the character of Hamlet.

Therefore, this soliloquy is successful in communicating the emotional state of Hamlet to the audience because it reveals the true nature of Hamlet's feelings, not only through the text but also through the imagery, language and hidden messages of the text. It successfully shows the different parts of the character of Hamlet whilst helping the audience in building a connection with him.

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