7) First of all, it is important to understand that Hamlet is a brilliant man with a brilliant mind. Not only can the reader infer this because of his obvious education, but he also speaks with "nobility" in his tone. He has an air of superiority in his speech, yet humble, and is a very well-educated man. With that said, Hamlet's "antic disposition" is absolutely deliberate and planned. First, "To put and antic disposition on" clearly shows that Hamlet has this on his mind. So, it is evident through his speech that he does this on purpose, in an ultimate plot to gain vengeance on "King" Claudius. Finally, since Hamlet refers to it in his speech, and is trying to gain vengeance on Claudius, his "antic disposition" is on purpose.
14) When Hamlet says "Why, then, 'tis none to you; for there is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so", he is admitting that he is acting (at least to the reader) through his diction. Hamlet yearns for his father, and admits that he has felt hollow since his absence. Also, Hamlet means that this world we live in hold no truths. Also, Hamlet says that Denmark is a prison for his, so a bad; however, another citizen there may love Denmark and consider it a good. Next, Hamlet is aware of his ability to conceal his lack of emotion by acting crazy, thus, proving sanity. He should be care though, for he who acts crazy long enough may eventually be taken in by it.
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