Shakespeare visits various dimensions of the character of Hamlet, and his psychiatric disposition. There can be different possibilities of the diagnosis of his mental state, however I have deemed to be and individual with bipolar disorder. Individuals with bipolar disorder typically alternate between episodes of major depression and mania. In the beginning of Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet shows signs of extreme distress and melancholy, especially in the presence of his mother and the king, Claudius
mental disorder meaning we should look at his character with more sympathy than disgust during the play. There is a certain criteria a patient must meet in order to be diagnosed with a mental disorder. And when someone is declared with a mental disorder it does not necessarily mean they are “crazy” because “crazy” is a word we must be careful with due to its numerous connotations. In order to see if Hamlet is “crazy” we must first see if he meets the symptoms for any of the mental disorders according
entitlements to do things one would not rationally think of, making for an unpredictable and exciting story. Hamlet is one of the most well known and famous stories from hundreds of years ago; many know the tale of the mad Prince of Denmark. However, in this day and age, with so such medical and legal structure to what actually consists of insanity, we must ask was Hamlet really driven to madness? Hamlet should not be considered guilty
Psychological disorders can be as debilitating as physical illness, even though they are far less common. This is proven to be true for Hamlet in the well-known Shakespearean play, “Hamlet”, as well as for Jason in Susan Vaught’s novel, Freaks Like Us. Hamlet struggles with bipolar disorder while coping with the loss of his father and his mother’s betrayal. Jason, a teenager with schizophrenia, struggles to see clearly due to the voices in his head. Hamlet and Jason struggle with different psychological
many impulsive illnesses such as: Bipolar disorder and being a Psychopath. According to the NIMH, (National Institute of Mental Health) more than 2 million american adults of the population age 18 and older in any given year, suffer from bipolar disorder (bipolar disorder 10). Hamlet and McMurphy both experience mental illnesses that cause them to go insane, and causes them to do many skeptic actions. In the tragic novel Hamlet, Hamlet suffers from bipolar disorder. His moods fluctuate very easily
spurred artists into creating countless great works. Shakespeare’s Hamlet in particular, serves as an intriguing take on the thin line between the sane and mad, as well as a spectacular testament to Shakespeare’s ability to harness the subject of insanity as a thrilling plot device. Hamlet’s state of mind is constantly changing during the duration of the play. The first incident of specific mention of the concept of “madness” is when Hamlet says, “Here, as before, never, so help you mercy, how strange
Madness or Illness? Mental illness has been portrayed in many works throughout literary history, but none seem to capture it so accurately as Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The play delves deep into the stigma around mental illness and exemplifies intricate webs of deception. Hamlet’s desire to feign madness inevitably results in intense mental illness, which, when left unrecognized and untreated, leads to exceptionally dreadful circumstances. This will be explored through the trivialization of mental illness