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It's all a matter of interpretation (which is why this is a popular essay question -- teachers aren't looking for either answer particularly, just a good justification for whatever you believe).I lean toward his being sane ("I am but mad north northwest; when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw."). The quote, along with the cleverness of H's wordplay strikes me as a sign of his sanity. But others no doubt can cite examples to show the other case.
Posted by Reality Chuck on March 24, 1997 at 08:28:02
In Reply to "Comments on "WAS HAMLET MAD??"" posted by John Owen on March 23, 1997 at 19:14:58
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