Hamlet's crazy wordplay and inappropriate responses seem to convince those around him that he is mad. Is Hamlet in control of his feigned
madness, or is it more real than he thinks? In a 250-word essay, examine the purpose of Hamlet's real or contrived madness. What does it allow
him to do? How does it help him to mock people and understand how they really feel? Use examples of dialogue from the play to support your
analysis