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Is Hamlet Mad?
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It depends entirely on the production and context.
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Different productions of Shakespeare often emphasise different aspects of characters in order to create a unique dramatic experience and encourage audiences to look at old stories in new and refreshing ways.
The cultural and political understanding brought to the play by an audience has a large influence on whether or not they would consider Hamlet mad.
Hamlet should be interpreted based on what is written in the original text.
