Hamlet Themes & Thematic Topics

Themes and Thematic Topics to be considered for Hamlet are as follows and are in no particular order.

1.) Appearance vs. Reality
2.) Insanity as a ploy - is Hamlet really mad? - your opinion may change as the play continues
3.) Revenge
4.) The question of taking action - consider the Calvin & Hobbes cartoon from earlier
5.) Metatheatre - Shakespeare uses this to present his opinions towards acting and the stage
6.) Sexual innuendo
7.) The Personification of the State of Denmark - and the state is VERY sick
8.) Imagery of Corruption and Disease

Hope this helps!