HAMLET’S USE OF ANTIC DISPOSITION IS A TRAGIC ERROR In the play “Hamlet” by Shakespeare, the main character is charged, to wreak revenge upon his father’s murderer. Through examination, it is proven that Hamlet's choice of displaying an antic disposition, as a tool to further his goal is a tragic error on his part. At first, Hamlet’s antic disposition is purposeful, with a goal in mind. However, when he begins to make …showed first 75 words of 959 total…

…showed last 75 words of 959 total…of his mind, but as the plot unfolds he is thrown into a fit of true madness. Through examination, it is proven that Hamlet's choice of displaying an antic disposition is a tragic error on his part. Claudius was the only courtier who sees through the act, Ophelia fell into utter madness, and Hamlet convinces himself that he has lost his mind. As Claudius said, "Madness in great ones must not unwatched go." (III; i; 191) 1