Discussion Question #7

Hamlet tells his companions he is likely to put on an "antic disposition" to give somewhat of a heads up to society for his behavior that is soon to come. I believe that Hamlet's behavior is a deliberate strategy and a natural reaction to his anger and grief. His behavior is a deliberate strategy because he is planning out the revenge on Claudius but it is also a natural reaction because he feels that the murder of his father by Claudius will only be equalled if he kills Claudius himself. Thus, Hamlet's behavior represents both a deliberate strategy and a natural reaction.