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Hamlet appears to be insane, after Poloniuss death, in act IV scene II. ... Certainly, Hamlet has plenty of reasons to be insane at this point. ... These situations are enough to bring Hamlet to insanity, but he remains sharp and credible.
Hamlet is able to make smart remarks to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, comparing then
to sponges, "When he (Claudius) needs what you have gleaned, it is but squeezing
you and, sponge, you shall be dry again," (pg 98, 20). This is random and
unexpected, as many of his actions, but the comparison makes sense; Rosencrantz
and Guildenstern soak up all the kings favors, only to become dry again after
they mop up the Kings mess (spying on Hamlet, and getting Poloniuss body).
Approximate Word count = 455 Approximate Pages = 1.8 (250 words per page double spaced)
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