Discussion Question #14

Hamlet states: "Why, then, 'tis none to you; for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so"(2.2.236-237). Hamlet means that ever since the death of his father, his lifestyle has drastically changed. Thinking about actions, real or fake, changes one's view on a certain topic. I agree with Hamlet because of the situation that he is involved in. The death of his father not only changed the relationships within his family, but also the relationship of him and Denmark. Hamlet then states: "I am but mad north-north-west: when the wind is southerly I know a hawk from a handsaw"(2.2.330-331). In this quote, Hamlet shows how mad he truly is but ultimately, all he wants is revenge.