Hamlet: Madman or Misunderstood Shakespeare's tragic hero, Hamlet, and his sanity can arguably be discussed. Many aspects of the play support his loss of control in his actions, while other parts uphold his ability of dramatic art. The issue can be discussed both ways and altogether provide significant support to either theory. Throughout the play, there are indications from Hamlet that question his mind's well being. Hamlet's mood changes abruptly throughout the play. Hamlet appears to act mad when he hears of his father's murder. At the time he speaks "wild and whirling" words when he says, "Why, right, you are in the