In ​Hamlet,​ madness and mental instability are a major theme. Some have argued that Hamlet’s eccentric behavior is deliberately employed in order to achieve his goals. Others believe that Hamlet’s...

In ​Hamlet,​ madness and mental instability are a major theme. Some have argued that Hamlet’s eccentric behavior is deliberately employed in order to achieve his goals. Others believe that Hamlet’s madness is genuine. Still others choose a position somewhere in the middle. Providing specific examples that support your position, write an essay that considers the extent to which Hamlet’s madness is feigned, genuine, or a combination of the two.2. Write an essay that examines the way(s) in which either Gertrude ​or​ Ophelia are portrayed by Shakespeare. What importance do these characters have to the plot? How much power do they have in comparison to the male characters?3. From the moment he is told of Claudius’ guilt, Hamlet repeatedly assures the audience that he is committed to avenging the death of his father. Write an essay that considers the extent to which Hamlet’s behavior seems either consistent or inconsistent with his stated objective.